Exploring Learning Theories Quiz

Which learning theory is primarily associated with the use of rewards and punishments to shape behaviour?

• Constructivism

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

Who is considered the father of Behaviourism?

• Jean Piaget

• B.F. Skinner

• John Watson

• Albert Bandura

Which learning theory emphasises the role of mental processes in understanding how people learn?

• Cognitivism

• Behaviourism

• Humanism

• Social Learning

Which of the following is a key concept in Constructivism?

• Reinforcement

• Scaffolding

• Conditioning

• Modelling

Which learning theory is most closely associated with the idea that learning is a personal act to fulfil one's potential?

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Social Learning

Albert Bandura is best known for his work in which learning theory?

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism

• Social Learning

• Experiential Learning

Which learning theory suggests that learning occurs through observation and imitation?

• Cognitivism

• Social Learning

• Humanism

• Constructivism

Which of the following is a principle of Experiential Learning?

• Learning is passive

• Learning is a solitary activity

• Learning is a process of making sense of direct experiences

• Learning is based on memorisation

Who developed the Experiential Learning Theory?

• John Dewey

• Carl Rogers

• David Kolb

• Lev Vygotsky

Which learning theory is most likely to use the concept of "schemas"?

• Behaviourism

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Social Learning