Learning Theories

Who theorized that learning occurs through a series of rewards or punishments?

• Jean Piaget

• Maslow

• Lev Vygotsky

• B.F. Skinner

According to Skinner, what increases the likelihood that behaviors will be repeated?

• Punishments

• Rewards

• Collaboration

• Self-actualization

What is a negative reward in the context of Behaviorist Theory?

• Removing a desirable activity

• Verbal praise

• Removing an undesirable activity

• Adding an undesirable activity

Which theory is largely based on the work of Jean Piaget?

• Behaviorist Theory

• Constructivist Theory

• Cognitive Theory

• Humanist Theory

What does Cognitive Theory seek to explain?

• Fulfilling an individual's potential through learning

• The role of social interaction in cognitive development

• How the mind works during the learning process

• How rewards and punishments affect behavior

Who is an important founder of Constructivist Learning Theory?

• Maslow

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

What is the ultimate goal of Humanist Learning Theory?

• Meeting specific learning targets

• Self-actualization

• Cognitive development

• Behavior management

What type of classrooms are described as being student-centered, with the teacher acting as the facilitator?

• Constructivist classrooms

• Cognitive classrooms

• Humanist classrooms

• Behaviorist classrooms

Who is one of the fathers of Behaviorism?

• Kolb

• Piaget

• Skinner

• Vygostky

Experientialism really drills into the importance of direct experience in the learning process. Who is one of the fathers of the Experientialism theory?

• Lev Vygotsky
• Jean Piaget
• David Kolb

• B.F. Skinner