This proven, comprehensive volume defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It learning in its historical perspective, giving readers an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. Presents essential features of the major theories of learning and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. Offers a new chapter introducing Evolutionary Psychology and its approach to learning. Covers current topics including the neuropsychology of amnesia, the neuropsychological distinction between declarative learning and memory and procedural learning and memory, the neuropsychology of reinforcement and addiction, and on-line learning and distance education. Provides examples of theory in practice throughout. Features end-of-chapter evaluation sections that include conditions and criticisms. For administrators, educators, or anyone looking for information about how people learn.

An Introduction to Theories of Learning (6th Edition)

Education & Teaching

Olson, Matthew

Olson, Matthew H.

Hergenhahn, B.R.

Schools & Teaching

Taylor&Francis

Appropriate for personality courses offered in second or third year in psychology departments at universities across Canada. This text offers a mainstream, theorist by theorist approach to the study of “personality psychology”. It presents a balance between theory and research. This Canadian adaptation is geared for personality course that emphasize theory, research, or both, giving students and instructors a text that is rich in Canadian content and examples, as well as the latest Canadian research.

An Introduction to Theories of Personality, Canadian Edition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Cramer, Ken M.

Psychology & Counseling

Pearson Education Canada

Clearly written and user-friendly, this comprehensive book defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It places learning in an historical perspective, and provides appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. It presents essential features of the major theories of learning in the words of the theorists, introducing readers to the pioneering work of E.L. Thorndike, Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, Clark Hull, Edwin Guthrie, William Estes, the Gestalt psychologists, Jean Piaget, E.C. Tolman, Albert Bandura, Donald Hebb, and Robert Bolles; and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. An excellent reference work for those involved in education and learning.

An Introduction to Theories of Learning (7th Edition)

Medical Books

Medicine

This introduction to the theories of personality introduces readers to the rich history of psychology and practical information that helps students understand their own lives and their relationships with others. Using a theorist-by-theorist approach, this text summarizes the major theories of personality and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality comes from a variety of viewpoints. Theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, sociological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different--yet equally valid--ways of approaching the study of personality. Theorists covered include: Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Karen Horney, Erik H. Erikson, Gordon Allport, Raymond B. Cattell and Hans J Eyserick, B.F. Skinner, John Dollard and Neal Miller, Albert Bandura and Walter Mischel, David M. Buss, George Kelly, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and Rollo Reese May. For anyone wanting a comprehensive understanding of personality and individual differences.

An Introduction to Theories of Personality (7th Edition)

Pearson College Div

Introduction to the Theories of Learning (8th Edition)

Pearson

The text explains major theories of learning, traces historical developments and covers how they are related to educational practice. The focus is on theories of learning rather than principles of learning.

Introduction to Theories of Learning, An

For undergraduate and graduate courses in Learning Theory and Learning in departments of psychology and education. Accessible for undergraduates yet thorough enough for graduate students, this comprehensive text defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. The text places learning in its historical perspective, giving students an appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research.

Hergenhahn Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, B.R. H.

This best-selling book introduces and summarizes the major theories of personality and assumes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints. Thus, theories representing the psychoanalytic, sociocultural, trait, learning, sociobiological, and existential-humanistic paradigms are offered as different -- yet equally valid ways of approaching the study of personality. Presenting the major theories of personality in a comprehensive, unbiased fashion, this book introduces the rich history of psychology and provides information to help readers understand their own lives and their relationships with other people. The fifth edition of The Introduction to Theories of Personality has been updated and revised to include an expanded evaluation for each theory that includes a sample of empirical research supporting or refuting the theories and a summary of the criticisms and contributions of the theory. In addition, many of the theories and biographical sketches have been updated and expanded An essential reference for every professional in psychology.

An Introduction to Theories of Personality (5th Edition)

Mental Health

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