In this the environment is seen as providing stimuli to which individuals develop responses. In particular, learning is manifested by a change in behaviour. Learning is better when the learner is active rather than passive. Repetition, generalization and discrimination are important notions . Skills are not acquired without frequent practice.
Reinforcement is the cardinal motivator .
Positive reinforcers like rewards and successes are preferable to negative events like punishments and failures. Learning is helped when objectives are clear. With this comes a concern with competencies and product approaches to curriculum . Learning in Adulthood. First published July 1996.