Order now

cognitive learning theories Essay Examples

6164 total results

Camparing the Conversational Maxims of Grice with Sperber and Wilson’s Relevance Theory (2812 words, 3 pages)

This essay will compare the conversational maxims of Grice with Sperber and Wilson's Relevance theory, concluding that Grice has the more useful approach, and bodes well for the future of Natural Language Processing. The two theories attempt an analysis of language that goes beyond mere syntax or semantics - to ... Read More

The Contradictions in Sigmund Freud’s Theory of Psychosexual Development (1801 words, 2 pages)

This question immediately raises the problem, 'how are we to determine which parts of Freudian theory of psychosexual development are 'good'?' Freud may well have argued that the evidence he documented from his psychotherapy sessions is sufficient, psychologists in the phenomonological tradition would probably look to support these observations with ... Read More

The Description of the Theory of International Relations Based on Realism, Deterrence (2946 words, 3 pages)

Deterrence is a theory of International relations based in Realism. Essentially, it tries to explain the situation of when two or more states threaten retaliation if attacked, in order to deter the attack. It is therefore possible to very simply state deterrence as "You hit me, I hit you." For ... Read More

The Behavioral Model Sees Cause of Abnormality as the Learning of Maladaptive Habits (1096 words, 2 pages)

The Behavioural Model sees the cause of abnormality as the learning of maladaptive habits. It aims to discover, by laboratory experiment, what aspect of the environment produced this learning, and it sees successful therapy as learning new and more adaptive ways of behaving. There are two kinds of basic learning ... Read More

An Analysis of Popular Theories of Vision (3298 words, 4 pages)

Some theories of vision are overtly computational, while others deal in concepts which appear to defy implementation on a computer. By considering, among other things what you consider to be the successes and failures of these apparently different approaches in describing the observed properties of visual perception, assess how far ... Read More

The Use of Rational Choice Theory to Explain an Individual’s Action (3218 words, 4 pages)

Rational Choice Theory is perhaps one of the best known methodological approaches to the explanation of individual action. In this essay I hope to outline Rational Choice Theory and discuss certain areas of weakness in this theory, where its explanatory powers arguably breakdown and expand on the theory's formulation. Individuals ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Lesbian Theories (2121 words, 3 pages)

During the 1970s and 1980s, much lesbian theory turned towards the questione most influential, and also controversial writers was Adrienne Rich, whose work of a lesbian history, and why it has been covered up for all this time. They began to consider that women's subordination under men, and the necessity ... Read More

A Creative Essay About my Learning (308 words, 2 pages)

Computing and its applications have alwaysfascinated me and for this reason I have found my A-level courses extremelyinteresting. This also has maintainedmy long-term interest in computer-related careers. I have studied mathematics, physicsand computing to A-level and also during the first year at Hills Road SixthForm College I re-took my GCSE ... Read More

An In-Depth Look at the Anthropological Theory of Functionalism (829 words, 4 pages)

The ways in which a society organises itself are often centredaround one anthropological theory which forms a basis for allthat is done within that society, e.g. rituals, ceremonies etc..This essay will examine one anthropological theoryfunctionalism, and the way in which it has influenced and shapedthe culture and society of the ... Read More

An Overview of Theories Explaining Biological Evolution (8773 words, 11 pages)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 DARWINIAN THEORY OF EVOLUTION .............................. 4 THE THEORY OF BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION CONTRIBUTING ELEMENTS ....................... 7 WALLACE'S CONTRIBUTIONS ................................... 13 HARDY-WEINBERG PRINCIPLE .................................. 15 COMPARISON LAMARCK vs. DARWIN ........................... 16 DARWIN'S INFLUENCES ....................................... 20 METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC DEDUCTION ........................... 23 LIMITS TO DARWIN'S THEORY ... Read More

Stephen Levinson’s Views on General Pragmatic Theories (1515 words, 8 pages)

Thequotation above is intended to convey Stephen Levinsons views as to what arethe central phenomena of any general pragmatic theory. In order for us to properly discuss thesephenomena, we must first have an understanding of what pragmatics is. There is great disagreement as to what theboundaries of pragmatics are, but ... Read More

The Notable Persons Related to Resistance Theories (2469 words, 12 pages)

Calvin had a maxim that leaderswere ordained of God and that good leaders were therefore blessings upon apeople, whereas bad leaders were punishment for the wickedness of thepeople. Calvin was aware of theproblem of inciting rebellion against Catholic princes and the repression itmight bring a fear confirmed by the St. ... Read More

Einstein’s Theory of Testing Ethical Axioms and Science Axioms (1228 words, 5 pages)

Einstein claims "Ethical axioms are found and tested not very differentlyfrom the axioms of science," and that "Truth is what stands the test of time."However, in this paper, an attempt will be made to show that finding and testingof axioms are done differently in the two areas, and that "truth" ... Read More

An Analysis of A Theory of Justice by John Rawls (2538 words, 3 pages)

In 1971 John Rawls published his highly influential political treatise - "A Theory of Justice". This essay will examine Rawls' conception of the liberty principle in this and later works, and conclude that it permits significant inequalities in wealth and power. Rawls' 'main idea' was of a number of people ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Performance in the Linguistic Theory (499 words, 3 pages)

Performance, as a term in linguistictheory, was first coined by Noam Chomsky in the late-middle twentiethcentury. It is especially prevalent indiscussions of generative grammar. Itrefers to language as being made up of a set of specific utterances produced bynative speakers. It is opposed to theconcept of competence in thatperformance includes ... Read More

What We Can Learn from Lennie and George’s Friendship in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (2455 words, 9 pages)

The book that I haveread that has really stayed with me is "Of Mice and Men" by JohnSteinbeck. I really enjoyed reading it which is unusual because I usually don'tenjoy reading too much. There was something about George and Lennie'sfriendship that really made me think. Seeing how they were and ... Read More

The Criticism of Durkheim’s Theories (1286 words, 6 pages)

There are several differentcriticisms that have been commonly levelled at science and scientists as awhole. During the course of this essayI shall attempt to identify these criticisms and identify the reasoning behindeach of them. The first of these criticisms isthat science has been given similar status to a religion. It ... Read More

An Analysis of the Modern Feminist Theory (5026 words, 6 pages)

Trust her. She's telling (hi)stories. And what was myself? Was this breeches and boots self any less real than my garters? (pp. 65-66) The theme of female identity dominates both modern feminist critical theory and Jeanette Winterson's The Passion. The question What is woman?' has all too often received a ... Read More

An Analysis of the Feud’s Theory of Mind and Instincts (571 words, 3 pages)

Freuds theory is split into two parts, the theoryof the mind and the instincts. The theory of the mind consists of the consciousand the unconscious. The instincts are the life instinct and the deathinstinct. In the unconscious is the ID where the instincts resideand it is concerned with self-gratification i.e. ... Read More

A Literary Analysis and a Comparison of La Belle Dame sans Merci and an Advancement of Learning and Roe-Deer (3380 words, 13 pages)

Thespiritual correspondence between man and nature can be illustrated as being aspiritual communication between the two, which is the affect of how theyinteract with each other. The use of nature in a way that is both beneficial toman and nature can be described as a harmonious spiritual correspondence. The poems ... Read More

Understanding the Meaning of Evolution Through Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution (3286 words, 14 pages)

We actlike animals, we eat like animals, and we are animals. The many theories ofevolution such as Darwin's theory of evolution prove to us that we choose tobelieve that we are not animals when we really are. Evolution is the sequencialprocess of change over periods of time, which shapes and ... Read More

Etymology and Theory of Eugenics (3128 words, 16 pages)

Eugenicsis the science which deals with all influences that improve the inbornqualities of a race also with those that develop them to the utmost advantage1. The word eugenics wasderived from a Greek root meaning good in birth or noble heredity. Darwins Originof the Species initiated eugenics in Europe and spiked ... Read More

An Analysis of the Theory of the Use of Popular Art to Enhance Status Quo in Loving With a Vengeance by Tania Modleski (2862 words, 3 pages)

The theory that popular art as a whole exists to reinforce the status quo and keep its audience happy with it is one that has long been espoused by critics. This attitude is one which was especially championed by the Marxist oriented Frankfurt school of thought led by Horkheimer, Adorno ... Read More

An Analysis of the Flaws of the Policy of Inefficacy Principle of the New Classical School as Pointed by Proponents of Macroeconomic Theory (2433 words, 3 pages)

The "policy inefficacy" principle is probably one of the most famous and controversial assertions of the New Classical School which is often regarded as a (counter)revolution in macroeconomic theory. We shall see, however, that despite the important insights and innovations of the approach, most of its conclusions including the invariance ... Read More

An Analysis of the Buffer Stock Money (BSM) Theory (2127 words, 3 pages)

When trying to establish a Demand for Money (Md) function, there are two main -clearly interrelated- stages first specifying its long-run specification and then its short-run form, behaviour and adjustment. The Buffer Stock Money (BSM) theory refers to the second stage of short run adjustment and was developed partly as ... Read More

The Early Man According to the Theories of Charles Darwin (1614 words, 7 pages)

In this paper I will try to explain the puzzle of whetherindividuals are products of society or society is a product of individuals. Ibelieve that in general, and in the beginning, the answer to this question, isthat society is a human product. I will start by presenting early man, thehunter ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Research and the Aspects of Theory (3472 words, 5 pages)

Abstract In response to the need for research that incorporates multiple aspects of theory into a testable framework, this study attempted to replicate and extend the results of Cooper, Russell, Skinner, Frone, and Mudar (1992). A modified stressor vulnerability model of stress-related drinking was tested in a homogeneous sample of ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of Deterrence and the Theory of International Relations Based in Realism (2942 words, 12 pages)

Deterrenceis a theory of International relations based in Realism. Essentially, it triesto explain the situation of when two or more states threaten retaliation ifattacked, in order to deter the attack. It is therefore possible to very simplystate deterrence as "You hit me, I hit you." For this essay, two mainquestions ... Read More

An Introduction to the Theory of the Universe: The Big Bang Theory (3658 words, 6 pages)

A THEORY OF THE UNIVERSE Abstract This paper presents a new theory of the universe which updates the Big Bang Theory, and explains more of the phenomena that have been observed over the past 120 years. INTRODUCTION Since the 1880's, scientists have observed that light coming from distant stars has ... Read More

An Introduction to the Evolution of Solar Systme and the Theories of the Origin of the Moon (1574 words, 2 pages)

Evolution of solar system Theories of The Origin of the Moon The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. The distance from Earth is about 384,400km with a diameter of 3476km and a mass of 7.351022kg. Through history it has had many names Called Luna by the Romans, Selene ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013