Since its first edition, An Introduction to Theories of Learning has
provided a uniquely sweeping review of the major learning theories from
the 20th century that profoundly influenced the field of psychology. In
this tenth edition, the authors present further experimental evidence
that tests many of the fundamental ideas presented in these classic
theories, as well as explore many of the advances in psychological
science and neuroscience that have yielded greater insight into the
processes that underlie learning in human beings and animals.
The four main goals of this text are to define learning and to show how
the learning process is studied (Chapters 1 and 2), to place learning
theory in historical perspective (Chapter 3), and to present essential
features of the major theories of learning with implications for
educational practices (Chapters 4 through 16). The authors retained the
best features of earlier editions while making revisions that reflect
current research and scholarship, including coverage of active learning
and the testing effect, information for problem solving in ravens, data
illustrating the neurobiological basis of the cognitive map and spatial
learning, new research on brain plasticity and its role in learning as
well as the impact of poverty on brain and cognitive development, and
new evidence that challenges the notion of learning styles.
Complete with chapter summaries, discussion questions, and a glossary,
this text is essential reading for theories of learning and applied
cognitive psychology courses.
See "Support Material" below for new online resources. Instructor
resources include PowerPoint slides and a testbank containing over 500
questions (in both Microsoft Word and GIFT file formats). Student
resources include chapter summaries, discussion questions, and a
glossary of key terms.
