Purchase Solution

What is learning? Four different approaches described

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

There are four broad approaches to learning: The behavioral approach, the functional approach, the cognitive approach, and the neurological approach. Explanations of each of these approaches is included as well as personal examples.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

There are four broad approaches to learning: The behavioral approach, the functional approach, the cognitive approach, and the neurological approach. Each of these approaches are discussed with examples given. Learning is also defined.

Solution Preview

According to Terry, "Learning is the acquisition of knowledge." (2009, p. 5). There are four broad approaches to learning: The behavioral approach, the functional approach, the cognitive approach, and the neurological approach.
The behavioral approach emphasizes the relationship between observable behavior, the preceding stimuli, and then the consequences of the behavior. For example, my son used to have a temper tantrum in stores when he was told no to something he wanted. After a couple times of giving in to his wants, he learned that he could get ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
The Psychology of Sleep

This quiz is to check your understanding of the sleep-related part of psychology.

Piaget's Theories on Development

Do you know all about Piaget's theories on development? Find out with this quiz!

Psychology

This quiz provides a general overview of psychology basics.

Role of Memory in Learning

This quiz addresses the role of memory in the learning process. The quiz differentiates between the different types of memory that facilitate learning.

Sigmund Freud

How much do you know about Sigmund Freud's theories? Find out with this quiz!