LEARNING THEORY

Learning Theory

Learning Theory

The behavioral approaches (contiguity, classical conditioning and operant conditioning) to learning are just some of many theoretical approaches to learning; others include humanist, cognitive, social cognitive and constructivist approaches to learning. These different theories are not necessarily mutually exclusive and may be used in unison.

Applied behavioral analysis, the application of behavioral learning principles, can influence employers' behavior in the workplace by consciously or unconsciously focusing their attention on providing learning techniques that provide a reinforcer, be that a reward or punishment as deemed fit, at strategic moments to promote the likelihood of an activity the employer desires to ...