Cognitive Learning Theory Psychology of Learning PSY 331 October 12‚ 2009 Abstract Cognitive learning theories emerged in the mid-1900s and were a dramatic departure from the behaviorist learning theories so popular at the time. The advent of the computer also contributed to the emergence of cognitive theories of learning because computers provided the first means to "metaphorically conceptualize human cognition" (Bates‚ 1999). Cognitive learning theories are based on the assumption that
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HOW IMPORTANT ARE MENTAL REPRESENTATIONS IN COGNITIVE THEORIES? How the world around us is represented mentally is the corner stone of cognitive architectures. It facilitates understanding of information received and perceived from our environment. The storage and retrieval of knowledge would be impossible without mental representations. Mental representations are the way in which we create copies’ of the real things around us‚ which we perceive. A description of a representation is a symbol
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Research Methodology Procedures used in making systematic observations or otherwise obtaining data‚ evidence‚ or information as part of a research project or study (Note: Do not confuse with "Research Design‚" which refers to the planning and organization of such procedures). Types of Research Methodology: Primary Research:- Primary research consists of the collection of original primary data. It is often undertaken after the researcher has gained some insight into the issue by reviewing secondary
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Introduction: I would like to present my paper on Cognitive theory and use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Bipolar Disorder. The project will show efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral therapy in treating Depression. Cognitive theory was originated by Aaron Temkin Beck (b.1921) .A.T. Beck`s Pioneering research established efficacy of cognitive therapy for depression. He has successfully applied cognitive therapy to depression‚ generalised anxiety and panic disorders‚ marital and relationship problems
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I would have to choose the social cognitive career theory to describe my career development. This therapy appealed to me because it allowed room for a more contextual overview of my internal process while choosing my career path. The theory takes special attention to the development of interests‚ my specific choice of education and career options‚ and my persistence in my work and education in therapy. In going through the model‚ I need to outline my sources of self-efficacy and outcome expectations
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Evaluation for cognitive development Child observed is male‚ four years and one month‚ he is the youngest child out of five sisters‚ and he comes from a single parent family‚ his primary carer being his mother. This is an evaluation of child A’s cognitive development‚ linking the observation to theory and development according to Piaget and Vygotsky. Child A enters room followed by another child‚ both ‘roaring’‚ when asked why they by a member of staff‚ child A replied “I am The Hulk and
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The Social Learning Theory Approach can be defined as learning behaviour from observing other people and how they are reinforced. This approach represents a shift from radical behaviourism as conditioning can’t account for all learning. The mental and cognitive processes play an important role in the Social Learning Theory as it is based on storing the behaviour along with the positive reinforcement we have seen in our memory and learning to do the behaviour this way‚ expecting the same reinforcement
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The Cognitive Theory The Cognitive Theory The Cognitive theory is focused on the individual’s thoughts. It is believed that these thoughts determine an individual’s emotions and behaviors and therefore personality. The cognitive theorists believe that we could have no emotions‚ no behavior and would not function without our thoughts. The thoughts always come before any feeling and any action. The cognitive theorists believed that we can change our mood‚ decrease our anxiety and improve our
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In criminology there are many different concepts‚ theories‚ and ideas that attempt to explain criminal behavior. All of them seek to define crime in a particular way or attempt to shed light on the reality of the “criminal” and why he or she is living that certain lifestyle. The Labeling Theory seeks to explain why people tend to act criminally after the term “criminal” has been placed on them. They have received that “label” so it is now their “reality”. As a human‚ being labeled a criminal by society
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