Concept of Learning

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Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Definition: Learning

Learning can be defined as “a relatively permanent change in the behaviour that occurs due to experience or practice.”

Maharashtra State Board: Class 12

Learning is a process that includes acquiring knowledge, skills, and behaviours in different areas of life.
Learning involves a relatively permanent change in behaviour, not a temporary change.
Temporary changes (e.g., due to alcohol or mood) are not considered learning.
Learning occurs through practice and experience.
Therefore, learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour due to experience or practice.

Identify if the following behaviours are due to learning or not. Give reasons for your answers.

Once Hanif had to pay fine for breaking the signal while driving a car. Now he makes sure to stop the car at red signal.

Identify if the following behaviours are due to learning or not. Give reasons for your answers.

After much hard work you are able to perform a dance step properly.

Explain the process of learning:

Match the Pairs:

Identify if the following behaviour is due to learning or not. Give reasons for your answer.

In spite of getting hurt, Shayana, a five year old child, continues to play with knife.