Learning — Flashcards

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Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior due to practice or experience. It is not temporary and does not include changes caused by fatigue, illness, or maturation. For example, learning t…

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Learning is: (1) a relatively permanent change in behavior, (2) the result of experience or practice, (3) not due to maturation or temporary states like fatigue, (4) involves both acquisition of new s…

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A learning curve is a graphical representation showing the relationship between learning performance and the number of practice attempts. It shows how quickly someone learns a task over time. Differen…

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The S-shaped learning curve shows slow initial progress, followed by rapid improvement, and then a plateau. For example, when learning to stitch, a person starts slowly, improves quickly with practice…

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Concept learning is the ability to identify, group, and differentiate objects based on shared and unique features. For example, recognizing that dogs, cats, and pigs are animals but differ in appearan…

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The three stages are: (1) Cognitive stage – understanding the task (e.g., learning steps to cycle), (2) Associative stage – practicing and reducing errors, and (3) Autonomous stage – performing the sk…

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Cognitive learning involves acquiring knowledge through experience, thinking, and understanding. It requires integrating new information with existing knowledge. For example, solving a case study or l…

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Verbal learning is acquiring knowledge through words—speaking, listening, reading, and writing. It includes memorizing, recalling, and using language. Examples: preparing for a speech, debate, or inte…