Learning — MCQs, Explanations & Mock Tests

Under David Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, a critical and central stage is 'Abstract Conceptualization', defined as the cognitive phase where learners analyze their concrete experiences and reflection to construct logical…

Under Edward Thorndike's Trial and Error Theory of Learning, the 'Law of Multiple Responses' is a crucial secondary law. It is defined as an organism's tendency to exhibit various distinct…

In the psychology of learning, following Edward Thorndike's 'Theory of Identical Elements' and Charles Judd's 'Theory of Generalization', how does the 'Theory of Ideals' (Theory of Generalized Objectives or Ideals)…

In which learning theory is 'reinforcement' considered the basis of learning?

📌 Core Theoretical Concept: In the theory of 'Operant Conditioning', reinforcement is considered the fundamental basis of learning. Proposed by B.F. Skinner, this theory...

According to the 'Insight Learning Theory' propounded by Gestalt psychologists, which of the following statements provides the most accurate analysis of the cognitive and philosophical nature of the 'Aha! Experience'…

What is the primary source of 'Motivation' in the teaching-learning process?

📌 Core Theoretical Concept: Motivation in the teaching-learning process is a vital psychological catalyst that energizes, directs, and sustains student behavior toward a...

Under B. F. Skinner's 'Operant Conditioning Theory', a very important and central concept—'Partial / Intermittent Reinforcement Schedule'—is defined as a learning process in which reinforcement is given after fixed or…

In the context of the 'neuro-cognitive theories of attention and executive control', under Michael Posner's 'Attentional Network Model' comprising the 'Alerting Network', 'Orienting Network', and 'Executive Network', along with the…

Under Edward Tolman's Sign-Gestalt / Purposive Behaviorism Theory, the concept of 'Latent Learning'—where learning occurs internally without any immediate reinforcement or reward and remains hidden until appropriate motivation or need…

According to Edward Thorndike's 'Trial and Error Theory', the 'Law of Readiness' states that when a conduction unit is ready to conduct and is allowed to do so, it is…