Compare And Contrast Behaviorism And Cognitive Learning Theory

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There are many learning theories, but this essay explains two: behaviorism and cognitivism learning theory. Behaviorism based on stimulus, response, and the relationship between this two and nothing will do with mental or internal process. On the other hand, Cognitivism theory is based on the mental process. Both of the theories are useful theory of learning, but it can be helpful for the learner according to the condition and information which the learner wants to learn. This essay brief explains the definition of behaviorism and cognitive learning theory. As well, it talked about what is the strength and weakness of each theory and it explain why one of the theories can be helpful for my workshop designing.
Behaviorism learning theory focused on objectively observable behavior. Behaviorism is more connected with behavior than with thinking, feeling, or knowing. Behavior shaped by positive and negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is an application of the stimulus and negative reinforcement is the withdrawal of stimulus (Brittaney, 2010). For example, when a student takes a good mark in a quiz and instructor tell the student that well-done or good job. This is a positive reinforcement which will help the student to study more. Behaviorism theory assumes that a learner is essentially passive, responding to environmental stimuli. On behaviorism theory, learning takes place by association and learning trough feedback, reinforcement, and punishment. In behaviorism