Concept of Learning
Concepts of Learning
Devonn Coleman
Psychology of Learning
Psych/550
John Barker
June 3, 2013
Concepts of Learning
Throughout this document there will be an examination of the concepts of learning in psychology as well as a description of the ideas of learning. This paper will recognize the differences between learning and performance in regards to psychology. Lastly, the conceptual approaches in learning will be evaluated for their similarities and differences. There are many different factors that contribute to learning. “Learning may be defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior, or behavior repertoire, that occurs as a result of experience” (Terry, 2009, p. 5). Analyzing the factors, ideas, and processes will help psychology professionals understand how learning plays such a key role in psychology.
Illustration of Learning
Many factors contribute to the expression of learning, which is a very important part of life and growth. Learning comes through knowledge and knowledge is often gained through experience. Learning can be measured through changes in behavior (Terry, 2009, p. 5). An example of this would be an individual that has bad study habits and cannot pass exams. The individual decides to change their mind and behavior in regards to taking more time to study, research, and exhibit proactive behaviors for passing exams. The individual has learned that by changing the bad behaviors to good behaviors the outcomes are different and more desirable. Learning happens through experiences, which can either be good or bad but increased knowledge is ultimately the result. For example, an individual who experiences loaning money but is never repaid will most likely learn from their mistake. If the situation proves to be a bad experience, the individual may no longer loan out money. On the other hand, an individual can set a goal to purchase a house within two years by implementing a savings plan. Once the individual meets their goal, the
Devonn Coleman
Psychology of Learning
Psych/550
John Barker
June 3, 2013
Concepts of Learning
Throughout this document there will be an examination of the concepts of learning in psychology as well as a description of the ideas of learning. This paper will recognize the differences between learning and performance in regards to psychology. Lastly, the conceptual approaches in learning will be evaluated for their similarities and differences. There are many different factors that contribute to learning. “Learning may be defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior, or behavior repertoire, that occurs as a result of experience” (Terry, 2009, p. 5). Analyzing the factors, ideas, and processes will help psychology professionals understand how learning plays such a key role in psychology.
Illustration of Learning
Many factors contribute to the expression of learning, which is a very important part of life and growth. Learning comes through knowledge and knowledge is often gained through experience. Learning can be measured through changes in behavior (Terry, 2009, p. 5). An example of this would be an individual that has bad study habits and cannot pass exams. The individual decides to change their mind and behavior in regards to taking more time to study, research, and exhibit proactive behaviors for passing exams. The individual has learned that by changing the bad behaviors to good behaviors the outcomes are different and more desirable. Learning happens through experiences, which can either be good or bad but increased knowledge is ultimately the result. For example, an individual who experiences loaning money but is never repaid will most likely learn from their mistake. If the situation proves to be a bad experience, the individual may no longer loan out money. On the other hand, an individual can set a goal to purchase a house within two years by implementing a savings plan. Once the individual meets their goal, the
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