Ch 4 Learning Theories: Understanding What Works

A useful theory helps teachers to understand and explain how learning occurs.

• True

• False

Which theory of learning states that all behavior is learned through reinforcement, punishment, or extinction?

• cognitive

• social-constructivist

• moral

• behavioral

What are not harmful side effects for students when teachers use punishment to decrease a behavior?

• avoidance behaviors

• loss of recess

• retaliation

• negative emotions

What is the approach that teaches children to change their behavior through self-monitoring and self-talk?

• cognitive behavior modification

• cognitive training theory

• behavioral training

• modification processing

Students with learning disabilities often have problems associated with working memory.

• True

• False

Which component(s) is NOT essential for observational learning to take place?

• attention

• construction

• motivation

• production

• retention

Which of the principles listed below DOES NOT characterize constructivist learning theory?

• Learners are active.

• Teachers transmit knowledge.

• Errors are essential.

• Form follows function.

• Learning is from whole to part to whole.

It is only in the past decade that special educators have begun to apply the constructivist learning theory to develop teaching techniques for students with HI.

• True

• False

A framework used to describe an event or set of events is called a ________.

Time-out is an effective strategy to separate a child who is misbehaving from other children.

• True

• False