Cognitive and Social Approaches to Learning Flashcards
cognitive map
A mental representation of a spatial layout. For example, you might have a cognitive map of your school that allows you to remember where your locker is.
latent learning
A situation in which learning has occurred, but it is not used until there is an incentive to show the learning.
observational (social) learning
Learning through observing and imitating others.
social-cognitive
A theory developed by Albert Bandura, which states that learning occurs not only by direct experience with rewards and punishments, but also from observation of others. This theory was once called social learning theory.
cognitive learning theory
Cognitive learning theory states that learning isn’t just a matter of stimulus-response relationships. Unlike traditional learning theory, which encompasses classical and operant conditioning, cognitive learning theory emphasizes the role of mental processes in learning, such as goals, expectations, and insight.
traditional learning theory
Traditional learning theory relies on repeated presentations of the same situation, the idea being that learning takes place over multiple trails.
insight learning
Insight learning is a form of learning in which the subject develops a sudden realization about the solution to a problem, and applies that realization to similar problems. This sometimes is called “one-trail” learning.
overjustification effect
A behavior that was once inherently rewarding is now seen as being worth engaging in only for the external reward.
social learning theory
The social learning theory emphasizes mental processes in learning. It emphasizes environmental factors (such as the influence of others) and behavioral factors (such as skill level and practice).
