Hebb's Theory of Learning (Key Theory)

• What is the main idea of Hebb's Theory of Learning?

  The brain is plastic and adaptable
• How do synaptic connections in the brain change?

  They become stronger with use
• What happens to the brain in response to new experiences?

  It changes structure and connections
• What is an engram?

  A trace left by learning
• How can an engram become permanent?

  Through practice and rehearsal
• What are cell assemblies?

  Groups of neurons that fire together
• What occurs as cell assemblies fire together?

  Synaptic connections grow and strengthen
• What is neuronal growth associated with?

  Rewiring to manage new learning
• Why is Hebb's theory considered scientific?

  It explains learning through brain function
• How can Hebb's theory be applied to education?

  By creating stimulating learning environments
• What did Hebb find about rats raised in stimulating settings?

  They navigated mazes better as adults
• What is a weakness of Hebb's theory?

  It reduces learning to a neuronal level
• What does the reductionist nature of Hebb's theory overlook?

  Non-biological factors in learning
• Which theorist's ideas are mentioned as being ignored by Hebb's theory?

  Piaget
• Why is a complete account of learning important?

  It includes multiple levels of understanding