An introduction to theories of learning
Title:
An introduction to theories of learning
JLCTITLE245:
B.R. Hergenhahn, Matthew H. Olson.
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Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 1993.
Physical Description:
x, 500 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780134916484
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-486) and indexes.
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Contents:
Introduction to learning. What is learning? ; Approaches to the study of learning ; Early notions about learning -- Predominantly functionalistic theories. Edward Lee Thorndike ; Burrhus Frederic 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 ; Donald A. Norman -- A predominantly neurophysiological theory. Donald Olding Hebb -- Some final thoughts. Implications for education ; A final word.