,
,
, Chapter 1 – Perspectives on Learning
Behaviorists and cognitivists tend to focus on different aspects of learning.
Which one of the following statements best describes this difference?
Behaviorism focuses on temporary changes; cognitivism focuses
on relatively permanent changes.
Behaviorism focuses on relatively permanent changes; cognitivism
focuses on temporary changes.
Behaviorism focuses on internal mental changes; cognitivism focuses
on external behavioral changes.
Behaviorism focuses on external behavioral changes; cognitivism
focuses on internal mental changes.
Theories are advantageous in several ways. Three of the following
describe advantages of learning theories. Which one does not?
Theories enable objective, unbiased reporting of research findings.
Theories help to condense large bodies of information.
Theories help practitioners design interventions that facilitate learning.
Theories provide an impetus for new research.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate statement
regarding theories of learning?
They have been proven to be true.
They will eventually be replaced by physiological explanations of
how learning occurs.
They are often modified as new data emerge.
Any theory can be used to explain virtually every instance of learning.
The textbook‘s perspective regarding various theories of learning is that:
Behaviorist theories are probably more accurate.
Cognitivist theories are probably more accurate.
There is currently no ―right‖ theory, but one will eventually be developed.
Different theories may be applicable in different situations.
Essay Questions
Sometimes we know learning has occurred because the learner engages in a
new behavior—one that he or she has never before exhibited. But other kinds of
behavior changes may also indicate that learning has taken place. Describe
three additional ways in which behavior might change as a result of learning.
Give a concrete example to illustrate each one.
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,
, Chapter 1 – Perspectives on Learning
Behaviorists and cognitivists tend to focus on different aspects of learning.
Which one of the following statements best describes this difference?
Behaviorism focuses on temporary changes; cognitivism focuses
on relatively permanent changes.
Behaviorism focuses on relatively permanent changes; cognitivism
focuses on temporary changes.
Behaviorism focuses on internal mental changes; cognitivism focuses
on external behavioral changes.
Behaviorism focuses on external behavioral changes; cognitivism
focuses on internal mental changes.
Theories are advantageous in several ways. Three of the following
describe advantages of learning theories. Which one does not?
Theories enable objective, unbiased reporting of research findings.
Theories help to condense large bodies of information.
Theories help practitioners design interventions that facilitate learning.
Theories provide an impetus for new research.
Which one of the following statements is most accurate statement
regarding theories of learning?
They have been proven to be true.
They will eventually be replaced by physiological explanations of
how learning occurs.
They are often modified as new data emerge.
Any theory can be used to explain virtually every instance of learning.
The textbook‘s perspective regarding various theories of learning is that:
Behaviorist theories are probably more accurate.
Cognitivist theories are probably more accurate.
There is currently no ―right‖ theory, but one will eventually be developed.
Different theories may be applicable in different situations.
Essay Questions
Sometimes we know learning has occurred because the learner engages in a
new behavior—one that he or she has never before exhibited. But other kinds of
behavior changes may also indicate that learning has taken place. Describe
three additional ways in which behavior might change as a result of learning.
Give a concrete example to illustrate each one.
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