Types of Learning

• Signal Learning: person develops a general diffuse reaction to stimuli
• Example of signal learning is return demonstration
• Chaining: the acquisition of a series of related conditioned responses or stimulus response connections
• An example of chaining is IV infusion backflow
• Rule Learning: chain of concepts or relationships between concepts, "if ... then relationship"
• Verbal Association: process of learning medical terminology
• Concept Learning: learning how to classify stimuli into groups represented by a common concept
• Problem Solving: must be able to recall and apply previously learned rules that relate to the situation
• Learning needs: what learner needs to learn
• Readiness to learn: when learner is receptive to learning
• Learning style: how the learner best learns
• Learning needs: gaps in knowledge that exist between the desired level of performance and actual level of performance