Introduction to Theories of Learning

by HERGENHAHN

• ISBN13: 9780134916484
• ISBN10: 0134916484
• Edition: 4th
• Copyright: 1993-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference

Summary

This proven, comprehensive volume defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It learning in its historical perspective, giving readers an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. Presents essential features of the major theories of learning and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. Offers a new chapter introducing Evolutionary Psychology and its approach to learning. Covers current topics including the neuropsychology of amnesia, the neuropsychological distinction between declarative learning and memory and procedural learning and memory, the neuropsychology of reinforcement and addiction, and on-line learning and distance education. Provides examples of theory in practice throughout. Features end-of-chapter evaluation sections that include conditions and criticisms. For administrators, educators, or anyone looking for information about how people learn.

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 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

A Predominantly Neurophysiological Theory

Donald Olding Hebb

An Evolutionary Theory

Bolles and Evolutionary Psychology

Some Final Thoughts

Implications for Education

A Final Word

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