The Psychology of Learning in the Classroom

ability answer anxiety approach Approach-avoidance conflicts arouse associated attempts B. F. Skinner behavior Chapter classical conditioning classroom cognitive theories complex concepts conditioned stimulus conditioning consequences contiguity principle contiguity theory course cues dents desired response E. L. Thorndike effective elements emotional responses emphases encourage errors EVALUATION example experience explanation exploration and activity facts fear further gestalt gestalt psychology given goals guidance Guthrie Guthrie's ideas important instruction knowledge law of effect learner Learning Theories linear program materials methods motives natural number occur pattern practice previously probably problem Psychology of Learning question reactions readiness reinforcement theorists repeated reward role S-R theory similar situation skills Skinner Skinner box solving specific sponses stimuli Study of Education success suggested tasks teacher presentations teaching machines Theories of Learning Thorndike tion TRANSFER OF LEARNING understanding vicarious reinforcement words