CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Teacher Shahad believes consequences lead to changes in behavior. Hence, if she recognizes the positive behavior of her students, that behavior would likely to be repeated. This conviction comes from what theory?
A
Classical Conditioning
B
Operant Conditioning
C
Law of Effect
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Operant learning occurs when behavior changes as a function of its consequences, i.e., the environmental changes that follow the behavior. This definition is similar to the Law of Effect proposed initially by Edward Thorndike (1874–1949).

Detailed explanation-2: -Behaviorism learning theory. Teachers use behaviorism to show students how they should react and respond to certain stimuli.

Detailed explanation-3: -The law of effect principle developed by Edward Thorndike suggested that responses closely followed by satisfaction will become firmly attached to the situation and therefore more likely to reoccur when the situation is repeated.

Detailed explanation-4: -Social learning theory proposes that individuals learn by observing the behaviors of others (models). They then evaluate the effect of those behaviors by observing the positive and negative consequences that follow.

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