Which of the Following Schools of Thought Heavily Influenced the Study

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following schools of thought heavily influenced the study of learning in the twentieth century?

• A) behaviorism
• B) psychoanalysis
• C) Gestalt psychology
• D) functionalism

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Definitions:

Critical Age

A specific period in development during which an individual is particularly receptive to acquiring certain skills, such as language, often hypothesized to end at puberty.

Intellectual Age

A measure of a child's mental abilities expressed in terms of the average abilities of children at a certain chronological age.

Metacognitive Abilities

The awareness and understanding of one’s own thought processes, allowing individuals to regulate their learning.

Middle Years

A period in human life, often considered as middle adulthood, encompassing ages approximately 40 to 65, characterized by established life structures and potential mid-life transitions.