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Behavioral Science Chap 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
11/24/2006

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What are the three cognitive learning styles?
Definition
1. visual
2. auditory
3. kinesthetic
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Visual:
Definition
seeing and envisioning information facilitate learning.

-learn best by seeing information
-can make mind movies of information
-can easily recall and understand information in pictures, graphs, diagrams, and charts.

*use color coding in studying habits.
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auditory:
Definition
learn by hearing information.

-can accurately remember details from lectures
-recite information while studying
-have strong oral communication skills
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kinesthetic:
Definition
learn best through hands on techniques, as well as full-body movement.

-flashcards help them.
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What learning strategy is supported by the use of a chalkboard, flip chart, large paper?
Definition
an effective learning strategy for a kinesthetic learner who learns by hands on methods.
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What is the purpose of cognitive learning styles in terms of memory?
Definition
cognitive learning styles are the methods people use to absorb, learn, and remember new information.
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multiple intelligence theory:
Definition
Howard Gardner's theory.

Human beings develop their own skills to learn information.All eight intelligences are developed and applied from infancy to adulthood.

testing fails to develop these skills enforcing pour teaching= no learning due to no specialized learning.

There is a set of eight intelligences that can be grouped into three larger categories.

*object-related intelligence
*object-free " "
*personal " "
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object-related intelligence:
Definition
mathematics and logic knowledge
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object-free intelligence
Definition
music and language knowledge
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personal intelligence
Definition
psychological perception we have of ourselves and others.
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What are the eight intelligences?
Definition
1Verbal/linguistic
2mathematical/logical
3visual/spatial intelligence
4bodily/kinesthetic
5interpersonal
6intrapersonal
7musical
8naturalist
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visual linguistic intelligence:
Definition
includes verbal and written language abilities.
Characteristics:
-fascination with words

people strong in this intelligence excell in school.
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mathematical/logical intelligence:
Definition
use of logic, sound reasoning, problem solving, and analysis methods.

succeed in standard school

-perform complex calculations.
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visual/spatial intelligence:
Definition
learn visually and organize things spatially.

benefit from visuals-charts, graphs, pics, etc.
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bodily /kinesthetic:
Definition
activity and hands on tasks.
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interpersonal intelligence:
Definition
prefer to learn in groups, or with a partner. Seen as outgoing, likes to talk, cares about people.
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intrapersonal intelligence:
Definition
-focus on personal growth
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musical intelligence:
Definition
supplies talent with songs, patterns, rhythms, instruments, and musical expression.
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naturalist
Definition
-sensitivity to the physical world.
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brain dominance theory:
Definition
different sides of the brain is used to process different information.
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left brain or hemisphere functions:
Definition
-analytic thought
-logic
-language
-science and math
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right brain functions:
Definition
-hollistic thought
-intuition
-creativity
-art and music

processing info in a nonverbal way:
-patterns
-drawings,
music
globally
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linear learners:
Definition
favor left brain
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global learners:
Definition
favor right brain
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