Ed Psych Ch 2 Part 2

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social cognitive theory

Back 1

theory that adds concern with cognitive factors (beliefs, self-perceptions, expectations) to social learning theory

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premack principle

Back 2

a high-frequency behavior (a preferred activity) can be an effective reinforcers for a low-frequency behavior (a less-preferred activity)

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episodic memory

Back 3

long-term memory for information tied to a particular time and place, especially memory of the events in a person's life

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self-management

Back 4

use of behavioral leraning principles to change your own behavior

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mnemonics

Back 5

systematic procedures for imporving memory, build up meaning in information with little inherent meaning by connecting what is to be learned with established words or images

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general knowledge

Back 6

useful in many situations

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domain-specific knowledge

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useful only in specific situations or with specific topics

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inquiry learning

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approach in which the teacher presents a puzzling situation and students solve the problem by gethering data and testing their conlcusions

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problem-based learning

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methods that provide students with realistic problems that don't necessarily have "right" answers

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situated learning

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the idea that skills and knowledge are tied to the situation in which they were learned and difficult to apply in new settings

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cognitive apprenticeships

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relationship in which a less experienced learner acquires knowledge and skills under the guidance of an expert (model, coaching, scaffolding, articulate, reflect, explore)

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critical thinking skills

Back 12

evaluating conclusions by logically and systematically examining the problem, the evidence, and the solution

Front 13

elements of observational learning

Back 13

attention, retention, production, motivation/reinforcement