Theories of Learning
What theories of learning means
Behaviourism, cognitivism and constructivism.
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Behaviourism explains learning mainly through
- stimulus, response and reinforcement
- inner mental images only
- genetics only
- random chance
Working: Behaviourists like Skinner focus on observable behaviour shaped by consequences.
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