Learning theories

Which of the following is NOT a theoretical approach to learning as listed in the material?

• Behaviourist

• Cognitive

• Connectivist

• Pragmatist

Behaviorism is a theory that suggests learning and observable behaviors are learned through what type of responses?

• Emotional responses

• Conditioned responses

• Reflexive responses

• Unconscious responses

Who are the two main theorists associated with the Behaviourist Approach?

• Watson and Vygotsky

• Pavlov and BF Skinner

• Bandura and Maslow

• Freud and Jung

What type of conditioning is Pavlov known for?

• Operant Conditioning

• Classical Conditioning

• Social Conditioning

• Intermittent Conditioning

BF Skinner is associated with which type of conditioning?

• Classical Conditioning

• Operant Conditioning

• Social Conditioning

• Intermittent Conditioning

What does the cognitivist approach to learning emphasize?

• Physical activities and reflexes

• Cognitive processes such as thinking, memory, and connecting new information to existing information

• Social interactions and environment

• Unconscious motivations and desires

According to Robert Gagné's Information processing theory, how many broad types of learning are there?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Which of the following is NOT one of the five broad types of learning suggested by Gagné?

• Verbal information

• Intellectual skill

• Emotional intelligence

• Motor skill

What is the first event of Gagné's 9 Events of Instruction?

• Informing learners of the objective

• Gaining attention

• Stimulating recall of prerequisite learning

• Presenting the stimulus material

What does a Fixed Mind-Set imply according to the Mind-set theory?

• Ability can grow with effort and learning.

• Ability is not fixed and can be developed.

• Ability is fixed and cannot change.

• Success is not related to effort or ability.