Learning — Flashcards

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Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge that helps an individual develop or change behaviour in order to adjust and respond to a changing environment or to attain a goal. It is a process, not a…

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Learning is continuous, lifelong, universal, goal-directed, active, and common to all species. It involves practice and experience. Not all behaviour change is learning, because changes may also happe…

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Learning happens through experience, practice, and knowledge. Maturation comes from within the individual as growth and development take place. Maturation is determined by heredity and is a necessary …

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Crow and Crow defined learning as the acquisition of habits, knowledge and attitudes. It involves new ways of doing things, helps in overcoming obstacles, and supports adjustment to new situations.

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Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge that helps an individual develop or change behaviour in order to adjust and respond to a changing environment or attain a goal. This definition highlight…

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Thorndike’s theory states that learning takes place through repeated attempts until the correct response is found. Wrong responses are removed and the successful response is strengthened. This theory …

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A hungry cat was placed inside a locked puzzle box. A piece of fish was kept outside. The cat made random movements until it accidentally pulled the string and opened the door. With repetition, it lea…

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The three primary laws are: Law of Readiness, Law of Exercise, and Law of Effect. Readiness means the body and mind must be prepared to learn. Exercise means practice strengthens learning. Effect mean…