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WorksheetsBehaviorism & Cognitivism
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does behaviorism primarily focus on?
Cognitive development
Emotional responses
Internal mental processes
Observable and measurable behavior
Who is known as the 'Father of Behaviorism'?
Edward Thorndike
B.F. Skinner
Ivan Pavlov
John B. Watson
What type of conditioning involves learning by association?
Social Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
Cognitive Conditioning
What is positive reinforcement?
Removing an unpleasant condition
Applying an unpleasant consequence
Ignoring the behavior
Adding a pleasant consequence
In behaviorism, how is the learner viewed?
As a passive responder
As an active participant
As a critical thinker
As a creative individual
What is the role of the teacher in behaviorism?
Directive and controlling
Promoter of independent learning
Encourager of creativity
Facilitator of discussions
What does extinction refer to in behaviorism?
The introduction of new behaviors
The punishment of a behavior
The reinforcement of a behavior
The gradual decrease of a behavior
Which of the following is a criticism of behaviorism?
It ignores observable behavior
It emphasizes internal thought processes
It promotes mechanical learning
It limits creativity and critical thinking
What is operant conditioning primarily concerned with?
Learning through observation
Learning through social interaction
Learning through reinforcement and punishment
Learning through imitation
Which contributor to behaviorism is known for the Law of Effect?
B.F. Skinner
John B. Watson
Ivan Pavlov
Edward Thorndike
Cognitivism is a learning theory that focuses on the mental processes involved in learning, such as thinking, memory, and problem-solving, treating the mind as an information processor
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False
Cognitivism arose as a reaction to behaviorism by emphasizing that learning is not just a response to stimuli but is an active process where individuals receive, organize, store, and retrieve information, often by making connections between new knowledge and prior knowledge.
True
False
Cognitivism emerged in the 1960s, partly as a response to behaviorism, which cognitivists felt neglected the role of internal thought processes.
True
False
Behaviorism draws on the work of theorists like Jean Piaget and Jerome Bruner, who focused on how people, especially children, develop knowledge and understanding through different stages.
True
False
Cognitivism emphasizes the importance of internal cognitive processes like attention, memory, and thinking in acquiring knowledge
Information Processing
Active Learner
Internal Mental Processes
Prior Knowledge
It views the mind as being similar to a computer, with a focus on how information is taken in, processed, stored, and retrieved.
Information Processing
Active Learner
Internal Mental Processes
Prior Knowledge
Learning is built upon existing knowledge, and new information is more easily understood when it can be linked to what is already known
Information Processing
Active Learner
Internal Mental Processes
Prior Knowledge
Techniques like analogies, mnemonics, and outlining are used to help learners organize and retain information.
Feedback
Focus on Understanding
Organized Instruction
Aiding Memory
The goal is for learners to comprehend and apply information to new situations, not just memorize it.
Feedback
Focus on Understanding
Organized Instruction
Aiding Memory
It is used to guide the learner in making accurate mental connections.
Feedback
Focus on Understanding
Organized Instruction
Aiding Memory
