Learning 101
What is learning?
A relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs through experience.
Who identified the learning process known as Classical Conditioning?
Who refined the concept of Operant Conditioning?
B.F.Skinner
Who developed Social Cognitive Learning Theory?
Albert Bandura
How many UTech students participated in the study?
22 Students
What type of learning occurs when a connection is made between stimuli?
Associative Learning
Classical Conditioning is mainly based on what?
Associations between stimuli and responses.
What does Operant Conditioning explain?
How consequences can strengthen or weaken behavior.
What is one way people learn according to Social Cognitive Learning Theory?
By observing others
What percentage of students reported distractions and lack of concentration as their main challenge?
23%
What type of learning occurs when someone observes another person's actions?
Observational Learning
A student becomes anxious whenever they see their textbook because they associate it with stressful exams. What theory explains this?
Classical Conditioning
According to the Law of Effect, behaviours followed by satisfying consequences are more likely to do what?
Be repeated.
What can a person do after observing someone else's successful behavior?
What percentage of students reported being distracted by their phones?
53%
Does attending class always guarantee effective learning?
No. Students may still struggle to focus, remember, and apply course content.
What is extinction of Classical Conditioning?
When a learned response gradually decreases or disappears because the original association is no longer present.
A student gets a high grade after using practice questions and continues using them. What theory explains this?
Operant Conditioning
A student sees a classmate using active recall and getting good grades, so they begin using active recall too. What theory explains this?
Social Cognitive Learning Theory
Name the three major learning challenges identified in the study.
Difficulty concentrating and distractions; information overload and poor retention; stress and lack of sleep.
Name the three learning theories used to analyze the students' learning challenges.
Classical Conditioning, Operant Conditioning, and Social Cognitive Learning Theory.
How can Classical Conditioning contribute to students becoming distracted in class?
Students may associate classrooms, assignments, or lectures with stress, boredom, or frustration, causing negative responses.
How can negative reinforcement contribute to students avoiding studying?
Avoiding studying reduces the unpleasant feeling of being overwhelmed or stressed, which can make the student more likely to avoid studying again.
What three processes are emphasized in Social Cognitive Learning Theory in the presentation?
Observing others, imitating their behavior, and learning from the consequences they observe.
What are some factors that can contribute to students struggling to learn effectively?
Distractions, social media, too much course content, stress, lack of sleep, long/late classes, and long commutes.