Approaches to Learning: Compare and contrast Kuhn and Poppe
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1) Considering there are different opinions about the definition of learning, different types of learning, such as classical and instrumental, and differences in how people learn, how can this information be applied? Discuss implications for using this information in a variety of settings such as clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, and health?
2) Compare and contrast Kuhn and Popper. Provide a brief summary of the concepts and their application to learning in real life situations.
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This solution discusses implications for using information on learning in a variety of settings such as clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, and health in 550 words.
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1. Considering there are different opinions about the definition of learning, different types of learning, such as classical and instrumental, and differences in how people learn, how can this information be applied? Discuss implications for using this information in a variety of settings such as clinical, counseling, industrial/organizational, school, and health?
Learning is a fundamental concept in psychology as several events in scientific inquiry are based on experiences of learning such as: knowledge, habits, attitudes, behavior, and personality. Psychologists study learning behaviors focused on the association between events that occur in individuals' lives. Thus, the implications for using information from learning in clinical, counseling, industrial/organization, school and health settings emerge from various perspectives of learning. As an example, principles and techniques of behavior modification have been utilized in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, businesses, mental health centers). Bredberg & Siegel's (2001) study highlighted applications of behavioral modification techniques including: (a) fundamental reading skills (e.g., decoding and word identification), (b) the use of cognitive behavioral modification to enhance students' productivity and comprehension, and (c) other approaches ...
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