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Learning — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology
Learning revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Psychology: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Meaning and Characteristics of Learning
- Learning is a process, not an end result.
- Learning is continuous and never-ending throughout life.
- Learning is universal across age, sex, race, and economic or social conditions.
2
Learning Theories
- Learning theories are broadly grouped into behaviourist theories and cognitive theories.
- Behaviourist theories study stimulus-response associations.
- Cognitive theories focus on the organism as an active processor of information.
3
Thorndike's Trial and Error Theory
- Edward Lee Thorndike was an American psychologist and pioneer of modern educational psychology.
- He proposed trial and error theory, also called connectionism or bond theory.
- Learning happens by making several attempts until the correct response is found.
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Pavlov's Classical Conditioning
- Ivan Petrovich Pavlov was a Russian physiologist who established classical conditioning.
- Classical conditioning is also called Pavlovian or respondent conditioning.
- It is a reflexive or automatic type of learning.
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Learning is a process of acquiringLearning is continuousLearning happens through experience and practiceBehaviourist or SThorndike explained learning as repeated attempts
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What are the important topics in Learning for ICSE Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Learning include Meaning and Characteristics of Learning, Learning Theories, Thorndike's Trial and Error Theory, Pavlov's Classical Conditioning. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Learning for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Learning. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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