Learning Theories Quiz

Which of the following is a key principle of Behaviourism in learning?

• Learning is a social process.

• Learning is a change in behaviour due to experience.

• Learning is an innate ability.

• Learning is a cognitive process.

Who is considered the father of Classical Conditioning?

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Ivan Pavlov

• Lev Vygotsky

Which learning theory emphasises the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modelling?

• Constructivism

• Behaviourism

• Social Learning Theory

• Humanism

According to Jean Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is characterised by the ability to think abstractly and logically?

• Sensorimotor Stage

• Preoperational Stage

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Formal Operational Stage

Which principle of learning is associated with the idea that learners construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiences and reflecting on those experiences?

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

• Cognitivism

In Vygotsky's theory, what is the term for the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help?

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Scaffolding

• Cognitive Dissonance

• Operant Conditioning

Which model of learning involves breaking down information into small, manageable units and providing immediate feedback?

• Discovery Learning

• Problem-Based Learning

• Direct Instruction

• Experiential Learning

Which principle of learning is associated with the idea that learning is an active process where learners are encouraged to discover principles by themselves?

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism

• Discovery Learning

• Social Learning Theory

Which of the following is a key concept in Humanistic learning theory?

• Reinforcement

• Self-actualisation

• Classical Conditioning

• Cognitive Load

Which learning theory is most closely associated with the use of rewards and punishments to shape behaviour?

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Behaviourism

• Constructivism