Theories of Learning - FT

The stage in Piaget's theory where a child has the ability to systematically solve a problem in a logical and methodological way.

• Sensorimotor

• Concrete Operational

• Formal Operational

• Preoperational

According to Piaget's theory, using an existing schema to deal with a new object or situation is called __________________.

• Accomodation

• Assimilation

• Scaffolding

• Metacognition

In Russia, this theorist studied physiology and discovered the basic learning process called classical conditioning

• Jean Piaget

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Robert Gagne

In the theory of classical conditioning, which of the following is an unconditioned response?

• clapping after a thrilling concert performance

• jumping rope

• running through a maze to get a food reward

• sweating in hot weather

Dylan’s mother buys him a sailor’s cap before they go on a family fishing trip. On the boat, Dylan gets nauseated and vomits. Th e next day he gets nauseated just from looking at the sailor’s cap. Th e sailor’s cap has become the ____________________.

• unconditioned response

• conditioned stimulus

• conditioned response

• unconditioned stimulus

What theory was B.F Skinner most known for?

A response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, a negative outcome is ________________________.

• Positive reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negative Reinforcement

• Shaping

Which of the two methods of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments?

• Classical Conditioning

• Operant Conditioning

In Bruner’s theory, The order of the stages is:

• enactive, iconic, symbolic

• symbolic, enactive, iconic

• iconic, enactive, symbolic

• enactive, symbolic, iconic

Which of Jerome Bruner's stages (Modes of representation) involves learning through actions on objects?