Cognitive Learning Theories Assume That ________

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cognitive learning theories assume that ________.

• A) learning occurs when people realize their actions result in rewards or punishments
• B) learning takes place as the result of connections we form between events
• C) the most important component of learning is directed by cognition
• D) people are problem solvers who do more than passively react to associations between stimuli
• E) the individual takes a passive role during the learning process

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Definitions:

Gustatory Cortex

A region of the brain responsible for the perception of taste.

Genetic Predisposition

An inherited tendency to develop certain traits, conditions, or diseases.

Self-Perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting people deduce their attitudes and feelings from observing their own behavior and the situations in which this behavior occurs.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland, sleep, and sex drive.