Theories on learning

Theories of Learning

There are many theories on how we learn. I will try to present the theories that are known and accepted at this time. The theories I will cover are Cognition, Habit, Humanistic, and Psychomotor.
Cognition Theory
Edward Tolman proposed the cognition theory in the 1930’s. He believed that our behavior was motivated by accomplishing a goal or to avoid displeasure. This theory stated that we have paths and tools, which we can use to reach our goals. One of his basic beliefs was that we do something as if certain behavior will accomplish definite goal.
Tolman’s theory was different than most because he believed that we could learn without reinforcement. We can learn from experiences only if we are motivated enough to turn...