Behavioral Learning Theory In Nursing

According to the behaviourist learning theory, learning is the results of connections made between the stimulus conditions in the environment and the individual’s response that follow its reaction. This learning process is relatively simple to understand. Behaviourist theory continues to be considered useful in nursing practice for the delivery of health care. Behavioral learning theorists believe that learning has occurred when you as an individual can see changes in behavior. The behavioral learning model learning is the result of conditioning. The terms of which a condition is to a reward following a desirable response or action, acts as a reinforcer and increases the likelihood that the wanted response will be repeated. Reinforcement is the core of the behaviorist approach. Continuous reinforcement in every instance of desirable behavior is useful when a behavior is being introduced in a setting. Once a desired behavior is established, reinforcement maintains a continuous behavior. Behaviorist theory approaches are frequently used in weight loss, smoking cessation, assertiveness training. Meaning when someones behaviour changes in a postive way they tend to lose weigth …show more content…
One example of cognitive learning theory is lectures. Lectures are an educational talk between a lecturer and students or an audience. It delivers educational information that students would be able to apply. In the nursing field lectures help students to apply their theory to their practical skills. Lectures can be done in different ways and styles. During a section the students can either take part in the lecture by volunteering when asked. Students are able to offer suggestions and asked question to find out information on the particular topic or item being