What type of learning describes what we have discussed?

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The question asks for the type of learning that matches what has been discussed in the material.

Because no answer options are provided, I cannot compare the given choice to alternative theories directly. Still, I can explain why associative learning is typically described as a key type of learning in many curricula.

Associative learning refers to forming connections between events that occur together or in sequence. It includes classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful one through repeated pairings, and operant conditioning, where behaviors are strengthened or weakened based on their consequences. This broad category covers how organisms learn from the relationships between stimuli and responses, rather than learning that occurs through observation alone, insight, or discovery.

If the discussion you referenced centered on how animals or people learn by linking cues with outcomes or by linking actions with rewards or punishments, associative learning would be a fitting description.

Without the other answer choices to contrast, I can’t evaluate why alternatives might be incorrect, but common competing ideas would include observational or social learning (learning by watching others), insight learning (sudden understanding without trial-and-error), or non-associative forms like habituation or sensitization. In those cases, each category emphasizes a different mechanism for acquiring information or changing behavior.

In summary, associative learning captures the core idea of learning through stimulus–response or action–consequence pairings, which is a foundational framework in many discussions of learning theory.

PSYCH 100, Section 002: Intro Psychology (22511--HB---P-PSYCH---100-------002-) Quiz 2

What type of learning describes what we have discussed?

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