Which of the following is TRUE about Learning Theories?

(A) Kurt Lewin was one of the founding father of Gestalt Psychology.

(B) Albert Bandura described Human Behaviour and learning on the basis of three key concepts Life spaces, Vector, insight

(C) Kohler's book related to experiments on chimpanzees was 'Mentality of Apes'

(D) Skinner opposed the "no stimulus, no response" mechanism in the evolution of behaviour.

(E) A positive reinforcer is any stimulus the removal or withdrawl of which decreases the likelihood of a particular behaviour.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (A), (C), (D) Only

Key Points

• Kurt Lewin
  • Kurt Lewin is recognized as one of the founding fathers of Gestalt Psychology.
  • Gestalt Psychology emphasizes understanding the human mind and behavior as a whole rather than in parts.
• Kohler's book
  • Kohler’s book titled ‘Mentality of Apes’ focuses on his experiments with chimpanzees.
  • The book is a significant contribution to the field of Gestalt Psychology and problem-solving.
• Skinner's opposition
  • Skinner opposed the "no stimulus, no response" mechanism, emphasizing that behavior can be shaped through reinforcement.
  • He is well-known for his work on Operant Conditioning.

Additional Information

• Albert Bandura
  • Albert Bandura is known for his Social Learning Theory, which emphasizes learning through observation, imitation, and modeling.
  • Key concepts of Bandura's theory include attention, retention, reproduction, and motivation.
• Positive Reinforcer
  • A positive reinforcer is any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.
  • It is the opposite of a negative reinforcer, which increases behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus.