Week 3 LT1

1. Identify B.F. Skinner's theory related to learning. (Knowledge)

B.F. Skinner's theory related to learning is the Behavioral Learning Theory. This theory is based on operant conditioning and response to a stimulus. As people react to the stimulus, they will either be positively or negatively reinforced. In this way, people will know how to react to the stimulus again. For example, a rat in a cage after time has realized that if they hit the second lever they will recieve a treat. The rat is being positively reinforced for his behavior. This is one example of the Behavioral Learning Theory.

2. A psychologist is observing a child to figure out which stage of development they're in. The psychologist shows the child a stuffed animal, and then hides the stuffed animal behind a couch. The child begins to cry, believing that the stuffed animal is gone for good. What stage can we conclude the child is in, based on Piaget's stages of development? (Comprehension)

I conclude that the child is in the pre-operational stage of development as the child is unable to realize that although they do not see an object, the object still exists. At this stage, children do not have any concept of object permanence and things only exist if they can physically see them.

3. Further subdivide the Cognitive Learning Theory into its three main subgroups by creating a diagram that displays these ideas in a few words (Analysis)

Constructivist Learning Theory: focuses on changes in observable behavior, creates difficulty for understanding learner's reasoning and thinking

Developmental Learning Theory: focuses on how prior experience and age affect students' ability to handle abstraction.

Social Learning Theory: focuses on how learning is constructed via social interaction