Theories of Learning
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MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself–including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography.This introduction to theories of learning focuses on major schools such as behaviorism, Gestalt, cognitivism, and information processing as well as major intellectual figures including Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Tolman, Skinner, and Estes.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the foundational psychological frameworks that explain how organisms acquire, retain, and apply knowledge. Authors Ernest R. Hilgard and Gordon H. Bower, both distinguished figures in the field of psychology, synthesize decades of experimental data to provide a comprehensive overview of learning mechanisms. The book evaluates the evolution of these theories from early behavioral observations to modern cognitive and information-processing models.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed analysis of major schools of thought including behaviorism, Gestalt, and cognitivism.
- Biographical and theoretical profiles of key figures such as Thorndike, Pavlov, Guthrie, Hull, Tolman, Skinner, and Estes.
- Examination of information processing models and their impact on contemporary learning theory.
- Methodological guidance on conducting academic research and utilizing library resources via the included MySearchLab platform.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The subject matter points to a dense, academic text intended for students and researchers seeking a rigorous historical and theoretical grounding in learning psychology. The framing suggests a comprehensive, encyclopedic approach that prioritizes the systematic categorization of psychological schools over casual application.
Page Count:
647
Publication Date:
2009-01-17
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205705669
ISBN-13:
9780205705665
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