Learning — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology
Summary of Learning for ICSE Class 11 Psychology. Key concepts: Learning is a process, Learning is continuous and Learning happens through.
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Overview
Learning is a continuous process through which behaviour changes as a result of experience, practice, observation, and understanding. It is universal, lifelong, and common to all species. Behaviour can also change because of maturation, illness, fatigue, or drugs, so every change in behaviour is not
Key Concepts
Learning is a process of acquiring
Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge that helps an individual develop or change behaviour in order to adjust and respond to a changing environ
Learning is continuous
Learning is continuous, goal-directed, universal, active, and common to all species. It involves practice and experience, and it may bring both positi
Learning happens through experience and practice
Learning happens through experience and practice, while maturation comes from heredity and growth within the individual. Maturation is a necessary pre
Behaviourist or S
Behaviourist or S-R theories study learning as stimulus-response association. The main theories are Thorndike's trial and error theory, Pavlov's class
Thorndike explained learning as repeated attempts
Thorndike explained learning as repeated attempts until the correct response is found. His laws of learning include readiness, exercise, and effect, a
Learning Objectives
- To understand the meaning, nature, and characteristics of learning
- To distinguish learning from maturation and temporary behavioural changes
- To study the major theories of learning and their key features
- To understand different learning styles and their uses
- To identify the main types, causes, and symptoms of learning disabilities
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