An Introduction to Theories of Learning/ by Matthew H. Olson and Julio J. Ramirez

By:

Olson, Matthew H

Contributor(s):

Ramirez, Julio J

Language: English Publication details: routledge: 2020. London,Edition: 10th edDescription: 545pISBN:

9780367857912

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

370.1523 OLS-I

Contents:

PART I Introduction to LearningChapter 1: What Is Learning?Chapter 2: Approaches to the Study of Learning Chapter 3: Early Notions about Learning Chapter 4: Edward Lee Thorndike PART II Predominantly Functionalistic TheoriesChapter 5: Burrhus Frederic Skinner Chapter 6: Clark Leonard Hull PART III Predominantly Associationistic TheoriesChapter 7: Ivan Petrovich Pavlov Chapter 8: Edwin Ray Guthrie Chapter 9: William Kaye Estes PART IV Predominantly Cognitive TheoriesChapter 10: Gestalt Theory Chapter 11: Jean Piaget Chapter 12: Edward Chace Tolman Chapter 13: Albert Bandura PART V A Predominantly Neurophysiological TheoryChapter 14: Donald Olding Hebb Chapter 15: Robert C. Bolles and Evolutionary Psychology Chapter 16: A Final Word

Summary: Since its first edition, An Introduction to Theories of Learning has provided a uniquely sweeping review of the major learning theories from the 20th century that profoundly influenced the field of psychology. In this tenth edition, the authors present further experimental evidence that tests many of the fundamental ideas presented in these classic theories, as well as explore many of the advances in psychological science and neuroscience that have yielded greater insight into the processes that underlie learning in human beings and animals. The four main goals of this text are to define learning and to show how the learning process is studied (Chapters 1 and 2), to place learning theory in historical perspective (Chapter 3), and to present essential features of the major theories of learning with implications for educational practices (Chapters 4 through 16). The authors retained the best features of earlier editions while making revisions that reflect current research and scholarship, including coverage of active learning and the testing effect, information for problem solving in ravens, data illustrating the neurobiological basis of the cognitive map and spatial learning, new research on brain plasticity and its role in learning as well as the impact of poverty on brain and cognitive development, and new evidence that challenges the notion of learning styles. Complete with chapter summaries, discussion questions, glossary, and online resources for instructors, this text is essential reading for theories of learning and applied cognitive psychology courses

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Since its first edition, An Introduction to Theories of Learning has provided a uniquely sweeping review of the major learning theories from the 20th century that profoundly influenced the field of psychology. In this tenth edition, the authors present further experimental evidence that tests many of the fundamental ideas presented in these classic theories, as well as explore many of the advances in psychological science and neuroscience that have yielded greater insight into the processes that underlie learning in human beings and animals. The four main goals of this text are to define learning and to show how the learning process is studied (Chapters 1 and 2), to place learning theory in historical perspective (Chapter 3), and to present essential features of the major theories of learning with implications for educational practices (Chapters 4 through 16). The authors retained the best features of earlier editions while making revisions that reflect current research and scholarship, including coverage of active learning and the testing effect, information for problem solving in ravens, data illustrating the neurobiological basis of the cognitive map and spatial learning, new research on brain plasticity and its role in learning as well as the impact of poverty on brain and cognitive development, and new evidence that challenges the notion of learning styles. Complete with chapter summaries, discussion questions, glossary, and online resources for instructors, this text is essential reading for theories of learning and applied cognitive psychology courses

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