Learning Theories

Learning is usually defined as a change caused by what? (one word)

Pavlov's theory showed how learning could affect what were once thought to be involuntary, reflexive behaviors in what form of conditioning?

• classical

• operant

Skinner's theories focused on the concept that behavior changes according to its immediate ________?

• rewards

• reinforcers

• punishers

• consequences

A dog does a trick and is immediately given a treat afterwards, prompting him to continue doing the trick to get more treats. This is an example of what type of conditioning?

"As soon as you finish your work, you may go outside" is an example of what principle?

True or False: Consequences that weaken behavior are called punishers.

• True

• False

A student congratulates herself for things such as a job well done on an assignment and checking off items on a long to-do list. What is this an example of?

What is the method of providing encouragement and praise throughout the steps of learning a new skill, rather than waiting until mastery is achieved?

• shaping

• extinction

• schedule of reinforcement

Which of the following is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule?

• A teacher walks around the classroom to see who is working well.

• A teacher tells a student they may have free time after completing their math assignment.

According to Meichenbaum's Model of Self-Regulated Learning, students can be taught to monitor and regulate their own behavior using what strategies? (three words)