AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Knowledge that learners construct depends on what they already know is a principle of cognitive learning theory
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cognitivism theory espouses that adults are primed for learning when they have established a clear goal or objective for themselves. Self-directed learning can be achieved by asking learners what they want to learn and what expectations they have for the course.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to cognitivist learning theories, a primary goal is to transfer knowledge to the learner in the most efficient way by allowing the learner to use the most effective cognitive strategies to encode information.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jean Piaget His theories indicate that humans create knowledge through the interaction between their experiences and ideas. His view of constructivism is the inspiration for radical constructivism due to his idea that the individual is at the center of the knowledge creation and acquisition process.

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