learning theories

Question 1

Operant Conditioning

Answer 1

Skinner
S-R bonds
Positive reinforcement- STRENGHTENS S-R bond by giving praise
Negative reinforcement- STRENGHTENS S-R bond by taking away praise
punishment- BREAKS S-R bond as wrong action performed so attempt to cut it out

Question 2

Observational learning

Answer 2

Bandura
learn a skill by copying
attention- make demonstration attractive to performer
retention- remember demonstration and ability to recall it
motor reproduction- mental and physical ability to complete
motivation- praise for correct response to encourage

Question 3

Insight learning

Answer 3

Gestalt
use experience and prior knowledge to help situation
Eureka moment
performer comes up with own strategies and ideas

Question 4

Constructivism

Answer 4

Vygotsky
learning is a social process that we learn from people we interact with
More Knowledgeable other (MKO)
What can I not do yet?
What can I do with help?
What can I do on my own?
Zone of Proximal development
Inter-psychological- learn from MKO
Intra-psychological- learn from yourself