Introduction to the Theories of Learning

by Olson, Matthew H.; Hergenhahn, B.R. H., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus

• ISBN13: 9780136057727
• ISBN10: 0136057721
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-11
• Publisher: Pearson

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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