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The document provides an overview of cognitive processes in learning, defining learning as a permanent change in behavior due to experience. It outlines various types of learning, such as motor, verbal, concept, discrimination, principle learning, problem-solving, and attitude learning, along with factors influencing the learning process. Additionally, it discusses the stages of learning, including motivation, goal setting, overcoming obstacles, and habit formation.

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Cognitive Process - Learning

The document provides an overview of cognitive processes in learning, defining learning as a permanent change in behavior due to experience. It outlines various types of learning, such as motor, verbal, concept, discrimination, principle learning, problem-solving, and attitude learning, along with factors influencing the learning process. Additionally, it discusses the stages of learning, including motivation, goal setting, overcoming obstacles, and habit formation.

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Theivanai Ammal College for Women

(Autonomous)
(A Unit of E.S.S.K. Educational Charities)
(An Autonomous Institution Permanently Affiliated to the Thiruvalluvar University)
(Re-Accredited (3rd cycle) by NAAC with Grade ‘A’ )

Villupuram

COGNITIVE PROCESS

LEARNING
Mr. PP Mohamed Afread
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology, TACW
Content
Definition
Types of Learning
Factors influencing Learning
Learning Process
Habit Formation
Definition of Learning
Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result
of experience.

Nature of learning;

1. Modification of Human Behavior


2. Growth through experience
3. Adjustment to a situation
4. It is universal
5. It is a self-active process
6. It is goal oriented
Types of Learning

1. Motor Learning
Most of our activities in our day-to-day life refer to motor activities. The
individual has to learn them in order to maintain his regular life, for example walking,
running, skating, driving, climbing, etc. All these activities involve the muscular
coordination

2. Verbal Learning
This type of learning involves the language we speak, and the
communication devices we use. Signs, pictures, symbols, words, figures, sounds, etc,
are the tools used in such activities.
3. Concept Learning
It is a form of learning which requires higher-order mental processes like
thinking, reasoning, intelligence, etc. We learn different concepts from childhood. For
example, when we see a dog and attach the term ‘dog’. We learn that the word dog
refers to a particular animal.

4. Discrimination Learning
Learning to differentiate between stimuli and showing an appropriate
response to these stimuli is called discrimination learning. For example, the sound
horns of different vehicles like buses, cars, ambulances, etc.
5. Learning of principles:
Individuals learn certain principles related to science, mathematics, grammar, etc.
In order to manage their work effectively. These principles always show the relationship
between two or more concepts. Examples: formulae, law, associations, correlations, etc.

6. Problem-solving:
This is a higher-order learning process. This learning requires the use of cognitive
abilities such as thinking, reasoning, observation, imagination, generalization, etc. This is
very useful to overcome difficult problems encountered by people.
7. Attitude Learning:
Attitude is a predisposition that determines and directs our behavior. We
develop different attitudes from our childhood about the people, objects, and
everything we know. Our behavior may be positive or negative depending upon our
attitudes. Examples: attitudes of nurses towards their profession, patients, etc.
Factors Influencing Learning

Learning is a process of bringing relatively permanent change in the behavior of the learner
through experience or practice. The learning process is centered on three elements;

1) The learner, whose behavior is to be changed or modified.


2) The type of experience or training required for modification in the learner’s
behavior.
3) The mean and material resources needed for providing desired experiences and
training.
Factors Associated with Learner

1. Learner’s physical health


2. Leaner’s mental health
3. Basic potential of the learner
4. The level of motivation
5. Goals of life
6. Age
Factors associated with type of learning experience

1. Nature of learning experience

2. Methodology of learning

3. Amount or length of material


Factors associated with men and material

1. Quality of teaching

2. Availability of appropriate learning materials and facilities

3. Availability of a conducive environment


Learning Process

1. Motivation; Every task that a person wants to do is conducted by motivation. Motivation


acts just to take towards the goal.
2. Goal; There are one or more goals behind learning some task
3. Obstacles; It is certain to face some obstacles while learning or acquisitions of
objectives
4. Various responses; In order to remove the obstacles various responses are done
5. Integration; The various parts of learning activities are organized to integrate new
knowledge with previous knowledge.
Habit Formation

Habit formation is the process by which behaviors become automatic. Habits can
form without a person intending to acquire them, but they can also be deliberately
cultivated - or eliminated - to better suit one’s personal goals.

Habits are built through learning and repetition. A person is thought to develop a
habit in the course of pursuing goals (such as driving to a destination or satisfying
an appetite)
Difference between Habit and Routine

While a routine involves repeated behavior, it’s not necessarily performed in


response to an ingrained impulse, like a habit is. You might routinely wash the dishes or go
to the gym without feeling an impulse to do so because you feel you need to do those
things.

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