LEARNING
Abstract
Research in the psychology of learning is reviewed with particular emphasis on those conditions for learning which appear to be especially relevant to educational design. Based on the premise that the relevance of particular learning processes is a function of the kind of behavior involved, the review is presented in two major sections; i.e., learning processes, and categories of behavior. The learning processes considered are (1) reinforcement and extinction, including such subsections as sensory reinforcement, exploratory behavior and curiosity, relativity of reinforcement, behavior sequences, reinforcement schedules, and extinction; (2) generalization, (3) discrimination, (4) attention, and (5) punishment. With respect to categories of behavior, the topics considered are (1) rote verbal learning, (2) psycholinguistics, (3) memory, (4) concept learning, (5) problem solving and thinking, and (6) perceptual-motor skill learning.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0675502
Entities
People
- Robert Glaser
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh