What Type of Learning Theory Emphasizes That People Are Problem

question 48

Multiple Choice

What type of learning theory emphasizes that people are problem solvers who actively use information from the world around them to master the environment?

• A) instrumental conditioning
• B) classical conditioning
• C) cognitive learning theory
• D) operant conditioning

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