Educational Psychology: Theory and PracticeThe fourth edition of this introductory text combines current theory, research and practical teaching applications with a new emphasis on self-regulated learning and constructive theories of learning. With its new, integrated pedagogical structure, this edition is designed to help students understand that applying the principles of education psychology does help people learn. The book features expanded coverage which now includes over 50 theory-into-practice sessions. |
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... Reinforcement The effects of reinforcement on behavior depend on many factors , one of the most important of which is the schedule of reinforcement . This term refers to the frequency with which reinforcers are given , the amount of ...
... Reinforcement The effects of reinforcement on behavior depend on many factors , one of the most important of which is the schedule of reinforcement . This term refers to the frequency with which reinforcers are given , the amount of ...
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... reinforcement is available During Reinforcement Response Patterns Steady response rate ; pause after reinforcement Steady , high response rate Uneven rate , with rapid acceleration at the end of each interval During Extinction Rapid ...
... reinforcement is available During Reinforcement Response Patterns Steady response rate ; pause after reinforcement Steady , high response rate Uneven rate , with rapid acceleration at the end of each interval During Extinction Rapid ...
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... reinforcement for behaviors that lead to reading . However , once they can read , they have a skill that unlocks the entire world of books , a world that is highly reinforcing to most students . After a certain point , reinforcement for ...
... reinforcement for behaviors that lead to reading . However , once they can read , they have a skill that unlocks the entire world of books , a world that is highly reinforcing to most students . After a certain point , reinforcement for ...
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Teaching as Critical Thinking | 8 |
The Value of Research in Educational Psychology to the Teacher | 14 |
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