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Help me to examine the concept of learning and to address the following items:

a. Describe the concept of learning.
b. Distinguish between learning and performance.
c. Compare and contrast the conceptual approaches to the study of learning.

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CONCEPT OF LEARNING

a. Describe the concept of learning

The concept of learning may be described as "the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience, practice, or study, or by being taught (Dictionary.Google.com)." In other words, in order to store information, which means "learning" we have to observe knowledge through experiences that enter our brain via our senses:

1 sight or seeing (e.g. reading a book)
2 taste
3 hearing
5 smelling
6 touching

For example, if a child has to "learn" with reinforcement behavior, that stoves can be HOT. The way to learn may be have a parent say, "Never touch," and this would activate "hearing" by ...

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