AN INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES OF LEARNING

• Main Author: Hergenhahn, B. R. 1934- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. Prentice Hall 1988; ©1976
• Edition: 3rd ed
• Subjects: Learning, Psychology of
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• Item Description: Includes indexes.
• Physical Description: vi, 490 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Bibliography: p. 466-481.
• ISBN: 0134985699

This proven, comprehensive volume defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It learning in its historical perspective, giving readers an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. Presents essential features of the major theories of learning and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. Offers a new chapter introducing Evolutionary Psychology and its approach to learning. Covers current topics including the neuropsychology of amnesia, the neuropsychological distinction between declarative learning and memory and procedural learning and memory, the neuropsychology of reinforcement and addiction, and on-line learning and distance education. Provides examples of theory in practice throughout. Features end-of-chapter evaluation sections that include conditions and criticisms. For administrators, educators, or anyone looking for information about how people learn.