Most School Learning Is an Attempt to Learn from the Experiences

question 237

Multiple Choice

Most school learning is an attempt to learn from the experiences and discoveries of others. This kind of learning is called

• A) behavior modification.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) social learning.

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Definitions:

Paradigm Effect

The phenomenon where existing beliefs or frameworks influence the interpretation of new information or experiences.

Time Sampling

A data collection technique that involves observing and recording behavior during predetermined intervals, offering insights into patterns over time.

Hawthorne Effect

The phenomenon of working harder and producing more as a result of participating in something new and special even when the innovations have no corrective merit.

Skinner Effect

Refers to the phenomenon identified by B.F. Skinner where the rate of a specific behavior is increased or decreased through reinforcement or punishment.