The Psychology of Learning: An Introduction from a Functional-Cognitive Perspective

The Psychology of Learning: An Introduction from a Functional-Cognitive Perspective
ISBN-10
0262365170
ISBN-13
9780262365178
Series
The Psychology of Learning
Category
Psychology
Pages
314
Language
English
Published
2020-09-01
Publisher
MIT Press
Authors
Sean Hughes, Jan de Houwer

Description

An introduction to the psychology of learning that summarizes and integrates findings from both functional psychology and cognitive psychology. Learning unites all living creatures, from simple microbes to complex human beings. But what is learning? And how does it work? For over a century, psychologists have considered such questions. Behavior analysts examined the ways in which the environment shapes behavior, whereas cognitive scientists have sought to understand the mental processes that enable us to learn. This book offers an introduction to the psychology of learning that draws on the key findings and major insights from both functional (behavior analysis) and cognitive approaches.

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