Cognitivism Learning Theory Quiz

How does cognitivism view the mind in the learning process?

• As a passive receiver of information

• As a purely emotional entity

• As an information processor similar to a computer

• As a blank slate

What was a major reason for the development of cognitivism?

• To support behaviorism

• To focus solely on observable behavior

• To address the role of thinking in learning

• To eliminate the need for teaching

Which of the following researchers had a significant impact on cognitivism?

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean Piaget

• B.F. Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

According to cognitivism, what happens when a learner's schemata are altered?

• The learner forgets information

• The learner becomes confused

• Learning takes place

• Learning is disrupted

What is one of the key principles of cognitivism in the classroom?

• Learning should be unstructured

• Retention and recall are not important

• Information should be organized into conceptual models

• Teachers should avoid using tools