Getting a sweet treat is socially acceptable after big exams because of the notion that you deserve to be rewarded when you work hard. Reinforcement, associated with behaviorism, is central to ...

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In education, as in psychology, clarity matters. Yet in everyday conversations about teaching and learning, terms like learning theory and pedagogy are often used interchangeably. Phrases such as “We ...

1 School of Computer and Software, Anhui Institute of Information Technology, Wuhu, China 2 School of Educational Science, Anhui Normal University, Wuhu, China Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Effective learning isn't just about finding the easiest path—it's about the right kind of challenge. Two prominent theories—Desirable Difficulties (DDF) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT)—offer valuable ...

A new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science challenges the theory that early fertility primarily benefits women from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. The research found that ...

ABSTRACT: Learning appears to be a basic concept in educational science and psychology. In recent decades, the interest in learning has been growing in these disciplines. However, despite its ...

A recent study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science explores how individuals assess the plausibility of conspiracy theories. The research reveals that a suspicious ...