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Behaviorism and cognitive theory in relation to adult ed.

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Please assist with finding sources preparing a narrative for the outline below describing how Jean Piaget's behaviorism theory and B.F. Skinner's cognitive theory impact an adult education program. Provide at least 100 words in the solution.

D. Stability
E. Controllability
F. Self-image
G. Success in academic tasks
H. Attribution of factors to external factors when failing
I. Applicability of Attribution Theory to adult education
A. Levels of control
B. Learning goals
C. Performance
D. Learned helplessness
E. Self-handicapping
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This solution helps with a problem regarding Jean Piaget and B.F. Skinner's cognitive theories. The explanation is given in 123 words. References are included in the solution.

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Dear Student,

Please know that Piaget is the theorist behind Cognitive theory of development. And Skinner is the proponent of the Behaviorism theory.

Two things to keep in mind are types of reinforcements in learnt behavior as proposed in Skinner's Behavior Theory and ...

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