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The Knowledge Base
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BEHAVIORISM
According to Behaviorism:
Learning is:
A relatively permanent change in observable behaviors due to experience.
Which occurs because:
All organisms learn in the same way, through stimulus, response, and reinforcement mechanisms.
Is controlled by:
The organism's environment.
Resulting in:
The acquisition of knowledge.
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COGNITIVISM
According to Cognitivism:
Learning is:
A relatively permanent change in internal mental structures due to experience.
Which occurs because:
Humans receive information through their senses and process it into long or short term memory.
Is controlled by:
Human thought and action.
Resulting in:
The acquisition of knowledge.
3
SOCIAL LEARNING
According to Social Learning:
Learning is:
The construction of behavioral patterns expected by society.
Which occurs because:
People observe the behaviors of others and the outcomes (positive or negative) of those behaviors.
Is controlled by:
Behavior, environment, and perceptions.
Resulting in:
The construction of knowledge.