Razelle Joy C.

Rodriguez February 17, 2022

1 BSN – NB NCM 102

Critical Thinking Activity

Cite a specific learning condition or situation where a learning theory of your preference can
be applied. (20 points)

Behaviorist Learning Theories-Stimulus Response

When a student's performance is improved by praise, recognition, or awards at home or at

school, this is known as positive reinforcement. When a learner is refused a reward, he or she
enhances their performance in order to avoid the unpleasant experience. Punishment, on the
other hand, takes place when a student's performance or response is harmed.

The theory of B.F. Skinner may be applied to a range of circumstances, including the home and
the classroom. Teachers or parents should emphasize a favorable reaction to the learner to
encourage and help in boosting the learner's performance. While offering timely feedback, the
teaching method should encourage and allow pupils to try new things. Any reaction they
provide should be acceptable, as should any praise or reward they get. Because they know
there will be a reward, they may notice recurrence. If a student receives a good score on a test,
for example, he or she will be rewarded, and therefore, the student will continue to do well in
their studies in order to preserve their high marks. And, if the kid does not receive a gift for
achieving a good mark on their test, it will motivate them to perform better. Negative
reinforcement is the term for this. When a student is punished for not meeting standards,
however, it can have a negative impact on their performance since they get discouraged. Trying
new things, participating in extracurricular school initiatives, and exploring are all great ways to
expand your horizons. As a result, in order to increase their learning and performance,
instructors and/or parents should encourage and reward pupils who do well or try to engage.
Punishment and negative reinforcement may have a detrimental influence on their
performance. However, the incentive's frequency and timing should be limited so that the
learner does not become reliant on it.