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Operant conditioning: reinforcement and punishment

Both reinforcement and punishment are the forms of operant conditioning in psychology. Negative and positive reinforcement and punishment are subtypes of both reinforcement and punishment. Operant conditioning focuses on voluntary behaviors. And, it involves the association of a behavior and its consequences. Unlike classical conditioning, in operant conditioning, the learner is active and can modify […]

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Difference Between Science and Discipline

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Observation, experimentation, and generalization are the vital processes one follows to be called science. It encompasses physical and natural world. Whereas, discipline is limited to field of study having four criteria like domain of knowledge, history, followers and theories. In this blog post, we will explore the difference between science and discipline, as well as

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Inference and logical reasoning

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If you want to learn, practice and use scientific Empirical research method and Conceptual research method to understand and study aspects of nature and society, it is essential to have the sound knowledge of propositions, premises, argument, Inference and logical reasoning. Understanding inference and logical reasoning Technically speaking, logics can be consistent, inconsistent, or contradictory.

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Explanation of bloom taxonomy

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Unquestionably, It looks like Benjamin Bloom designed a holistic plan to empower student to withstand in any situation in his or her journey of life or in the process of true human development. Hence a detailed explanation of bloom taxonomy become unavoidable. Bloom’s taxonomy is an innovative learning as well as testing tool for both

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Close and open ended questions

Education, UPSC and MPSC notes for general studies / Dnyanoba Gutte

Loaded, leading, probing, Rhetorical, close and open ended questions are the types of questions we use as per requirement. Open-ended questions demand or ask more details of topic you quizzed. Whereas, closed questions seek black and white response either yes or no. Though both close and open questions look contradictory in terms of answers they

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Sentence and statement difference

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The difference between sentence and statement is that sentence express complete meaning, while statement we use for complete expression. Sentence is a linguistic unit and has a complete sense of meaning. We use it as a vehicle to convey ideas, messages and feelings among people. Whereas, statement is a complete expression about an idea or

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Rote and meaningful learning

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Learning is instrumental in building human capabilities right from the beginning. Basically, there are two means or processes of learning rote and meaningful learning. Introduction to Rote learning methods Rote learning is like uploading dead facts or information on sensitive brain without sense of understanding and applicability. In other words, it is a recalling or

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What are Important life skills

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Cognitive life skills, critical thinking, communication, empathy, emotional intelligence, self awareness, are some examples of the important life skills. Here, I’m answering what are important life skills. Life skills are certain personal capabilities that one needs to sharpen cognitive abilities. It also helps to improve emotional maturity, and ease communication anxieties. In short, these are

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How to Present valid arguments

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Argument is a core part of critical thinking skills we use in public domain. To persuade or convince others in favour of yours point of view. People present or give pro or counter argument. So, it is essential to know how to present valid arguments. We know that this is very amorphous concept to grasp. Basically,

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Deductive and inductive reasoning

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Reasoning is a cognitive function that helps us to understand things arround us by finding interconnections between things you observe around you. Abductive, analogical, cause and effect deductive and inductive reasoning are the major types I’m explaining through this article. Understanding types of reasoning — deductive and inductive reasoning Reasoning is a mental process of

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