CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

LEARNING THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which theory revolves around responding to stimuli?
A
Behaviorism
B
Cognitivism
C
Constructivism
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The stimulus-response sequence is a key element of understanding behaviorism. A stimulus is given, for example a bell rings, and the response is what happens next, a dog salivates or a pellet of food is given. Behavioral learning theory argues that even complex actions can be broken down into the stimulus-response.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behaviorism is a theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, and conditioning occurs through interaction with the environment. Behaviorists believe that our actions are shaped by environmental stimuli. 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -Stimulus-response learning theory, as proposed by Thorndike, is also called connectionism. Essentially, learning is the process of establishing a relationship between stimulus and response. There are some propositions or laws related to connectionism: the law of readiness, the law of exercise, and the law of effect.

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