Deck 3: Learning Theories: Past and Present

Question 1

A ____________________ is the application of a positive consequence that is needed for survival.

Answer 1

primary reinforcer

Question 2

Teaching by grouping information together through common associations is known as ____________________.

Answer 2

chunking

Question 3

In information process, the ____________________ filters all the information collected by our senses.

Answer 3

sensory register

Question 4

Eliminating a behavior by withholding reinforcement is____________________.

Question 5

____________________ rehearsal keeps information in memory for a short period of time.

Question 6

Identifying a mutually exclusive behavior to replace the problem behavior is____________________.

Question 7

Calling a student's parents after misbehavior is an example of a:

A) negative reinforcer.
B) positive reinforcer.
C) punisher.
D) differential reinforcer.

Question 8

____________________ is a person's belief about what they are capable of doing.

Question 9

Behavioral theory is based around the work of:

A) B.F. Skinner.
B) Lev Vygotsky.
C) Jean Piaget.
D) Howard Gardner.

Question 10

The withholding of reinforcement for all behaviors is known as____________________.

Question 11

____________________ is knowledge about facts or things.

Question 12

____________________ involves breaking down a large task into smaller subtasks or steps.

Question 13

One theory that has fallen out of favor and is based on developing student motor skills is:

A) perceptual theory.
B) behavioral theory.
C) constructivist theory.
D) information processing theory.

Question 14

Taking away homework problems to increase student participation in class is an example of a:

A) negative reinforcer.
B) positive reinforcer.
C) punisher.
D) differential reinforcer.

Question 15

Constructivism is based on the theories of:

A) B.F. Skinner.
B) Howard Gardner.
C) Lev Vygotsky.
D) Abraham Harold Maslow.

Question 16

The idea that information is stored in networks, or packets, rather than in discreet pieces, is known as:

A) schema theory.
B) constructivist theory.
C) behavioral theory
D) perceptual theory.

Question 17

Of the following learning theories, the one used the least in special education is:

A) behavioral theory.
B) information processing theory.
C) constructivist theory.
D) cognitive behavior modification theory.

Question 18

Students working hard in response to the reinforcer of good grades is an example of responding to:

A) differential praise.
B) secondary reinforcement.
C) primary reinforcement.
D) generalized reinforcement.

Question 19

Executive functioning is most similar to which concept?

A) long-term memory
B) metacognition
C) short-term memory
D) task analysis

Question 20

Modeling is an example of which theory?

A) social learning theory
B) information processing
C) constructivism
D) behaviorism

Question 21

Describe a type of student that might benefit from interventions based on behavioral theory. Why would these interventions be appropriate for him or her?

Question 22

Compare and contrast cognitive theory with constructivism in terms of special education. In what ways are they similar and in what ways do they differ?

Question 23

Create a lesson plan built around the idea of "chunking" information about a subject which you plan on teaching.

Question 24

Create a chart detailing the major elements of behaviorism (punishers, reinforcers, etc.) and how they relate to one another.

Question 25

Design a diagram that compares and contrasts at least two learning theories with each other.

Question 26

Defend or attack behaviorism as the dominant theory for special education. Is there another theory that is more appropriate for working with students with special needs?

Question 27

What should the role of theory be in guiding practice in special education? Provide examples to support your claim.

Question 28

What is schema theory? Give examples from your experience that support its use in explaining learning and teaching.