Question

Learning requires through practice and reward is the principle of

• A. Skinner
• B. Thorndike
• C. Pavlov
• D. none of these

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Thorndike

• Thorndike was the first to study the subject of learning systematically using standardized procedure and apparatus.

  TRIAL AND ERROR LEARNIG THEORY

  • According to him learning takes place by trial and error.

  • In learning the learner selects a correct response out of a large number of possible ones and connects it with the appropriate stimulus

  • Learning by this method is called trial and error learning theory

    Features of Trial and Error learning

    1. Learning by trial and error is a gradual process

    2. For learning to occur, the leaner must be definitely motivated.

    3. The leaner makes random and variable responses.

    4. Some responses lead to the goal (satisfying responses)

    5. Some responses do not lead to the goal (annoying Responses)

    6. With increasing the trial the satisfying responses with strengthen

    7. The time take to perform the task (to repeat the satisfying response) decrease with successive trials.