Attribution Theory and Performance PSY 331- Psychology of Learning Introduction Ever wonder how or why we describe events the way that we do? How do we attribute connotation to our own behavior or the behavior of others? This is Attribution Theory. “Attribution theory states that individuals tend to make sense of outcomes by attributing, or …
Applying Learning Theory to Life PSY 331- Psychology of Learning Introduction The nature of how humans learn has been debated and studied for decades, perhaps even centuries. All types of animals have been compared against humans by scientists and psychologists in an effort to gain insight into how we learn. Due to various limitations restricting …
Knowledge Acquisition and Memory Development PSY 331- Psychology of Learning Introduction Brain development starts in the fetal stage and continues past birth, all the way until young adulthood. However, memory development continues even after physical development of the brain stops. Memory and learning are interrelated notions. An individual needs memory to learn. Understanding how to …
Knowledge Acquisition and Memory Development PSY 331: Psychology of Learning Knowledge Acquisition and Memory Development Introduction How exactly does our memory work? To answer this question one must understand the different types of memory and the developmental of each type and how each operate. Memories are stored in every individuals brain differently. Brain development begins …