Question

Smith defines learning as the strengthening or weakening of ........................ as a result of experience.

• A. New behavior
• B. Learned behavior
• C. Old behavior
• D. Internal thought processes

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Old behavior

Learning

• Learning is the process of acquiring new knowledge, skills, behaviors or  understanding through study, experience,  practice or teaching 

• It is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and development enabling individuals to adapt their environment, solve problems make decisions and  Improve their capabilities over time. 

• Learning  can be defined as any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of practice or experience. 

• Learning is the modification of through experience. 

• It is also defined as acquisition of a new behavior pattern. 

• It  involves new ways of doing things and it operates 

• In an individuals attempt to overcome obstacles or to adjust to new situations. 

• Crow and crow defines learning as the acquisition of habits knowledge and attitudes. 

• Skinner considers learning as a  process of progressive behavior adaptation . 

• Gates defined learning as “the modification of behavior through experience and training.”

• According to smith learning is the acquisition of new behavior or the strengthening or weakening of old behavior as a result of experience.