Learning - Chapter 6

What is the definition of learning in psychology?

• The process of forgetting information over time.

• The process of acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes, or behaviors through experience, study, or teaching.

• The process of unlearning previously acquired knowledge.

• The process of acquiring knowledge through genetics.

What are the different types of learning?

• Classical conditioning, Operant conditioning, Observational learning, Insight learning, Latent learning

• Pavlovian conditioning, Reinforcement learning, Social learning, Trial and error learning, Spatial learning.

• Habituation, Classical conditioning, Vicarious learning, Problem-based learning, Associative learning.

• Imprinting, Extinction, Modeling, Cognitive learning, Habituation.

What is classical conditioning?

• Type of memory.

• Type of punishment.

• Type of problem-solving.

• Type of learning

What is operant conditioning?

• A type of learning in which behavior is determined by genetics.

• A type of learning that focuses on classical conditioning.

• A type of learning that involves punishment and rewards.

• A type of learning in which behavior is strengthened or weakened by the consequences that follow it.

What is observational learning?

• Observational learning is learning that occurs through trial and error.

• Observational learning is learning that occurs through direct instruction.

• Observational learning is learning that occurs through self-reflection.

• Observational learning is learning that occurs through observing and imitating the behavior of others.

What is the process of encoding in memory?

• Deleting information from memory.

• Converting information into a format that can be stored and retrieved later.

• Decoding information from long-term memory.

• Transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memory.

What are the different stages of memory?

• recognition, consolidation, and forgetting

• encoding, storage, and retrieval

• sensory, short-term, and long-term

• input, processing, and output

What is the difference between short-term memory and long-term memory?

• Short-term memory can hold more information than long-term memory.

• Short-term memory is temporary while long-term memory is permanent.

• Short-term memory is more reliable than long-term memory.

• Short-term memory is stored in the hippocampus while long-term memory is stored in the prefrontal cortex.

What is the role of motivation in learning?

• Motivation only affects short-term memory.

• Motivation has no impact on learning outcomes.

• Motivation enhances attention, effort, and focus, leading to better information processing and retention.

• Motivation is only important for physical activities, not learning.

What are the factors that influence learning?

• Intelligence, age, and gender.

• Weather conditions, time of day, and clothing.

• Physical fitness, diet, and sleep patterns.

• Motivation, prior knowledge, learning environment, teaching methods, and individual differences.