Thorndike's connectionism 4.1.2 Major theoretical notions Learning is incremental not insightful o Learning occurs in very small systematic steps rather than in huge jumps k Learning is not mediated by ideas o Learning is direct and is not mediated by thin king or reasoning. all mammals earn in the same manner o Learning of all mammals, including human, followed the same laws. No special processes need to be postulated when one is attempting to explain human learning.Thorndike’s Connectionism ⚫ 4.1.2 Major theoretical notions ⚫ ﹡Learning is incremental ,not insightful ⚫ Learning occurs in very small systematic steps rather than in huge jumps. ⚫ ﹡Learning is not mediated by ideas ⚫ Learning is direct and is not mediated by thinking or reasoning. ⚫ ﹡all mammals learn in the same manner ⚫ Learning of all mammals, including human, followed the same laws. No special processes need to be postulated when one is attempting to explain human learning