The Psychology of Learning
Everyday Life Applications
Seiten
2017
Cognella, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-63487-422-9 (ISBN)
Cognella, Inc (Verlag)
978-1-63487-422-9 (ISBN)
Introduces readers to fundamental theories and concepts about how learning occurs. Concise, practical, and easy to understand, the text features topics that are relevant and relatable, and skilfully employs scenarios to show how theories and concepts apply in real-world learning situations.
The Psychology of Learning: Everyday Life Applications introduces readers to fundamental theories and concepts about how learning occurs. Concise, practical, and easy to understand, the text features topics that are relevant and relatable, and skillfully employs scenarios to show how theories and concepts apply in real-world learning situations.
Students will explore the nature of learning, classical and operant conditioning, the impact of reinforcement on learning, the role of self control and adherence to rules, and the power of others' influence on learning. Chapters include clear objectives to support student focus, lists of key terms to facilitate comprehension and test preparation, discussion questions, and application opportunities. The rich examples throughout the text make the material high-interest and engaging for readers.
Designed to be a fresh and accessible alternative to standard academically-focused texts on learning, The Psychology of Learning is ideal for courses in education, including special or early childhood education, and the psychology of learning.
The Psychology of Learning: Everyday Life Applications introduces readers to fundamental theories and concepts about how learning occurs. Concise, practical, and easy to understand, the text features topics that are relevant and relatable, and skillfully employs scenarios to show how theories and concepts apply in real-world learning situations.
Students will explore the nature of learning, classical and operant conditioning, the impact of reinforcement on learning, the role of self control and adherence to rules, and the power of others' influence on learning. Chapters include clear objectives to support student focus, lists of key terms to facilitate comprehension and test preparation, discussion questions, and application opportunities. The rich examples throughout the text make the material high-interest and engaging for readers.
Designed to be a fresh and accessible alternative to standard academically-focused texts on learning, The Psychology of Learning is ideal for courses in education, including special or early childhood education, and the psychology of learning.
Dr. Kiersten Renee Baughman earned her Ph.D. in social psychology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Baughman is an associate professor of psychology at the University of the Cumberlands, where she teaches courses in introductory psychology, social psychology, and learning and cognition. Her research interests include intimate relationships, and the culture of honor and its role in perpetuating intimate partner violence. Dr. Baughman's article (coauthored with L.L. Couch), The Aftermath of Romantic Betrayal: What's Love Got to do With It was recently featured in Current Psychology.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 07.10.2017 |
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| Verlagsort | San Diego |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 215 x 279 mm |
| Gewicht | 525 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeines / Lexika |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Allgemeine Psychologie | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Pädagogische Psychologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-63487-422-6 / 1634874226 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63487-422-9 / 9781634874229 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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