Learning — MCQs, Explanations & Mock Tests

Who proposed the Trial and Error Theory of learning?

📌 Core Theoretical Concept: The Trial and Error Theory of learning was proposed by the eminent American psychologist Edward L. Thorndike. According to this theory, when...

Under the 'Insight Theory of Learning' propounded by Max Wertheimer, Kohler, and Koffka, while micro-analyzing the experiments conducted on the chimpanzee 'Sultan' and the concept of 'Insight', which of the…

Who is the proponent of the conditions of learning hierarchy (learning hierarchy)?

📌 Core Theoretical Concept: The proponent of the learning hierarchy and the conditions of learning is Robert Gagné. In his influential book 'The Conditions of Learning',...

Under the 'Theory of Insightful Learning' propounded by Gestalt psychologists (such as Wertheimer, Köhler, and Koffka)—wherein the concept of 'Sudden Cognition' or the 'Aha! Experience' (Sudden Cognitive Restructuring) dictates that…

The period in the learning process where no improvement or progress takes place is called:

📌 Core Theoretical Concept: A plateau of learning refers to a flat period or a phase in the learning process where no noticeable improvement or progress takes place. On...

In B.F. Skinner's theory of Operant Conditioning, the Schedules of Reinforcement hold special significance. If a teacher in a learning situation provides reinforcement to a student based on the number…

In the context of the neuro-biological intersections of classical and operant conditioning of learning, regarding the neuro-psychological nature of the 'Conditioned Stimulus' and 'Conditioned Response' under Ivan Pavlov's 'Classical Conditioning',…

With reference to the 'Insight Theory of Learning' propounded by Gestaltists (Köhler, Koffka, and Wertheimer), which of the following philosophical statements most accurately defines the core learning process and its…

Under the theories of learning, a profound analysis of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of Edward Thorndike's 'Law of Effect' and B.F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning' reveals which of the following…

Which is the highest level in Gagne's Hierarchy of Learning?

Correct Answer: Option (b) Problem solvingCore Theoretical Concept: Robert Gagne, an eminent educational psychologist, proposed the 'Hierarchy of Learning' in his book 'T...