Learning Theories Quiz

Who is the psychologist associated with the Behaviorist Learning Theory?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Burrhus Frederic Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Abraham Maslow

According to Behaviorism, what increases the likelihood of behavior repetition?

• Positive rewards

• Negative punishment

• Positive punishment

• Negative rewards

Which learning theory focuses on how the mind processes information during the learning process?

• Humanism

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

Who rejected the idea that learners are passive and simply react to stimuli in the environment?

• Burrhus Frederic Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Abraham Maslow

According to Constructivism, how do students learn best?

• Working collaboratively with peers of the same proficiency level

• Working with a teacher as the facilitator

• Working independently

• Working collaboratively with peers of higher proficiency level

Which learning theory focuses on fulfilling an individual's potential?

• Humanism

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

Who is associated with the Hierarchy of Needs in Humanist Learning Theory?

• Abraham Maslow

• Burrhus Frederic Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

According to Connectivism, how do people learn and grow?

• By forming connections with their roles and obligations

• All of the above

• By forming connections with each other

• By forming connections with their hobbies, goals, and people

Which learning theory focuses on the idea that people learn and grow when they form connections?

• Constructivism

• Cognitivism

• Connectivism

• Behaviorism

Which learning theory emphasizes the cognitive and affective needs of the learner?

• Constructivism

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Humanism