Pedagogy Learning Theories

What learning theory focuses on the idea that learning is a response to external stimuli?

• Humanism

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

Which learning theory emphasizes the importance of social interactions in the learning process?

• Social Learning Theory

• Constructivism Theory

• Cognitive Theory

• Behaviorism Theory

According to which theory, learning is an active process of constructing knowledge based on experiences?

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

Connectivism is a learning theory that highlights the role of what in the learning process?

• isolated learning

• individual effort

• rote memorization

• networks and connections

Experiential learning theory suggests that learning is most effective when it is based on what?

• group discussions and lectures

• online quizzes and tests

• reading textbooks only

• personal experiences and reflection

In which learning theory, learners are viewed as information processors who actively construct their understanding of the world?

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

Behaviorism is associated with the use of what to reinforce desired behaviors?

• Positive and positive reinforcement

• Neutral reinforcement

• Positive and neutral reinforcement

• Positive and negative reinforcement

Constructivism is based on the idea that learners create their own understanding through what?

• Copying from textbooks

• Listening to lectures

• Watching educational videos

• Constructing their own knowledge

Cognitivism focuses on the mental processes involved in learning, such as what?

• memory, problem-solving, decision-making

• attention, creativity, language processing

Social learning theory, proposed by Bandura, emphasizes the importance of what in the learning process?

• Conditioning, reinforcement, and punishment

• Operant learning, shaping, and extinction

• Cognitive development, schema, and assimilation

• Observational learning, imitation, and modeling