'I have used Theories of Human Learning since the 'Old Man' edition and have found it to be the most informative, as well as entertaining, book on the topics of behavioral theory, learning, memory, and cognition. It is well-written and very much appreciated by students.' James McGowan, Executive Director of Off-Campus Administration, Adelphi University, New York

'This well-organized textbook helps readers find the information they need. Each chapter begins with a detailed outline, followed by a Mrs. Gribbin story and chapter objectives narrated by her. The book then delves into the subject matter and includes each major theorist's biography. Theories of Human Learning also features several thoughtful graphics that illustrate key concepts.' Jamye Sagan

Both a serious academic text and an intriguing story, this seventh edition reflects a significant update in research, theory, and applications in all areas. It presents a comprehensive view of the historical development of learning theories from behaviorist through to cognitive models. The chapters also cover memory, motivation, social learning, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The author's highly entertaining style clarifies concepts, emphasizes practical applications, and presents a thought-provoking, narrator-based commentary. The stage is given to Mrs Gribbin and her swashbuckling cat, who both lighten things up and supply much-needed detail. These two help to explore the importance of technology for simulating human cognitive processes and engage with current models of memory. They investigate developments in, and applications of, brain-based research and plunge into models in motivation theory, to name but a few of the adventures they embark upon in this textbook.
Les mer
List of Illustrations; Preface; Part I. Science and Theory: 1. Human learning; Part II. Mostly Behavioristic Theories: 2. Early behaviorism: Pavlov, Watson, and Guthrie; 3. The effects of behavior: Thorndike and Hull; 4. Operant conditioning: Skinner's radical behaviorism; 5. Evolutionary psychology: learning, biology, and the brain; Part III. The Beginnings of Modern Cognitivism: 6. Transition to modern cognitivism: Hebb, Tolman, and the Gestaltists; Part IV. Mostly Cognitive Theories: 7. Three cognitive theories: Bruner, Piaget, and Vygotsky; 8. Learning and memory; 9. Motivation and emotions; 10. Social learning: Bandura's social cognitive theory; 11. Machine learning and artificial intelligence: the future?; Part V. Summary: 12. Summary, synthesis, and integration; Epilogue; Glossary; References; Name index; Subject index.
Les mer
Mrs Gribbin invites you to join her as she explores the changing landscape of learning theories and their implications.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781108735995
Publisert
2019-10-24
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
1210 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Dybde
28 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
566

Biografisk notat

Guy R. Lefrançois is Honorary Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada. He has published over fifty titles, including a number of best-selling textbooks in their respective fields.