Introduction to the Theories of Learning
by Olson, Matthew H.; Hergenhahn, B.R. H., Ph.D., Professor EmeritusEdition: 8th
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-04-11
Publisher(s): Pearson
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Summary
Clearly written and user-friendly, this comprehensive book defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It places learning in an historical perspective, and provides appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research.It presents essential features of the major theories of learning in the words of the theorists, introducing readers to the pioneering work of E.L. Thorndike, Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, Clark Hull, Edwin Guthrie, William Estes, the Gestalt psychologists, Jean Piaget, E.C. Tolman, Albert Bandura, Donald Hebb, and Robert Bolles; and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices.An excellent reference work for those involved in education and learning.
Table of Contents
| Introduction to Learning | |
| What Is Learning? | |
| Approaches to the Study of Learning | |
| Early Notions about Learning | |
| Predominantly Functionalistic Theories | |
| Edward Lee Thorndike | |
| Burrhus Frederick Skinner | |
| Clark Leonard Hull | |
| Predominantly Associationistic Theories | |
| Ivan Petrovich Pavlov | |
| Edwin Ray Guthrie | |
| William Kaye Estes | |
| Predominantly Cognitive Theories | |
| Gestalt Theory | |
| Jean Piaget | |
| Edward Chace Tolman | |
| Albert Bandura | |
| A Predominantly Neurophysiological Theory | |
| Donald Olding Hebb | |
| An Evolutionary Theory | |
| Robert C | |
| Some Final Thoughts | |
| A Final Word | |
| Glossary | |
| References | |
| Name Index | |
| Subject Index | |
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