Learning: Meaning, Nature & Types
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Regarding the formation of a plateau of learning, when there is no improvement in performance over a long period in a learning process and the curve appears as a straight horizontal line, which of the following combinations is considered the most appropriate and authentic psychological and physiological cause?
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Understanding Plateaus of Learning
A plateau in learning refers to a phase in the learning process where progress completely stagnates and the learning curve flattens into a horizontal line.
- Fatigue: Mental and physical exhaustion reduces the learner's efficiency and responsiveness.
- Lack of Motivation: Absence of drive or reinforcement leads to stagnation.
- Task Complexity: Sudden escalation in the difficulty level of the subject matter can overwhelm the learner.
- Inappropriate Methods: Continued reliance on rigid or outdated teaching strategies hinders further cognitive advancement.
Therefore, a combination of psychological factors (loss of interest, lack of motivation) and physiological/pedagogical factors (fatigue, complex content, poor methods) accounts for learning plateaus.
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