Alvin is a transferee and feels uneasy with his new school. His teacher is very accommodating, warm and caring. Alvin felt comfortable with the teacher display of genuine warmth. The teacher is consistent in his manner and Alvin began to associate school with the teachers warmth. Which theory is being illustrated?

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Alvin is a transferee and feels uneasy with his new school. His teacher is very accommodating, warm and caring. Alvin felt comfortable with the teacher display of genuine warmth. The teacher is consistent in his manner and Alvin began to associate school with the teacher’s warmth. Which theory is being illustrated?

A	Meaningful learning
B	Operant conditioning
C	Classical conditioning
D	Observational learning

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, “learning is an active process that takes into account the information children learn outside of school” is the statement that best defines meaningful learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Positive feedback motivates students and encourages them to continue doing their jobs well. Positive feedback is most effective when you: Recognize a specific action/behavior. Give it as soon as possible after the student’s good work occurs.

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