An introduction to theories of learning - Hardcover

Hergenhahn, B. R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0134987330 ISBN 13: 9780134987330

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1976

Synopsis

Clearly written and user-friendly, this comprehensive book defines learning and shows how the learning process is studied. It places learning in an historical perspective, and provides appreciation for the figures and theories that have shaped 100 years of learning theory research. It presents essential features of the major theories of learning in the words of the theorists, introducing readers to the pioneering work of E.L. Thorndike, Ivan Pavlov, B.F. Skinner, Clark Hull, Edwin Guthrie, William Estes, the Gestalt psychologists, Jean Piaget, E.C. Tolman, Albert Bandura, Donald Hebb, and Robert Bolles; and examines some of the relationships between learning theory and educational practices. An excellent reference work for those involved in education and learning.

About this title

From the Publisher

This comprehensive text is the only current text that utilizes the great theory/great theorist approach. Each chapter focuses on the contributions of influential theorists (e.g., Thorndike, Pavlov, Skinner, Hull, Piaget etc.), traces the historical development of their theories, and considers how they relate to educational practice.

About the Author

A former chair of Hamline's psychology department at Hamline University, Dr. Hergenhahn has been awarded for excellence in teaching, has authored several widely adopted textbooks and numerous journal articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134987330
• ISBN 13: 9780134987330
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 402