Learning theories

Who is considered the father of Behaviorism?

• Sigmund Freud

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

What is the main concept behind Behaviorism?

• Learning through mental processes

• Learning through observation and imitation

• Learning through reinforcement and punishment

• Learning through self-discovery

What is positive reinforcement?

• Adding something unpleasant to decrease a behavior

• Adding something pleasant to increase a behavior

• Removing something unpleasant to increase a behavior

• • Removing something pleasant to decrease a behavior

Who proposed the Cognitive Development Theory?

• John Dewey

• Jean Piaget

• Albert Bandura

• B.F. Skinner

What is the main focus of Cognitivism in learning?

• Observable behaviors

• Mental processes

• Social interactions

• Environmental influences

What is an example of scaffolding in education?

• A teacher giving a lecture

• A teacher providing step-by-step guidance to solve a problem

• A student working independently on an assignment

• A student repeating information aloud

What is a key idea of Constructivism?

• Learning is a passive process

• Learning is an active, constructive process

• Learning occurs through reinforcement

• Learning occurs through punishment

Which of the following is a Constructivist teaching strategy?

• Rote memorization

• Drill and practice

• Collaborative learning

• Multiple-choice testing

According to Vygotsky, what plays a crucial role in cognitive development?

• Reinforcement

• Punishment

• Social interaction

• Genetic inheritance

What is a key concept of Social Learning Theory?

• Learning through reinforcement

• Observational learning, imitation, and modeling
• Conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment
• Learning through trial and error