Social and school learning

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The book explores foundational psychological principles that inform educational practices, focusing on the stimulus-response model. It delves into key concepts such as the principle of contiguity, which links stimuli and responses through proximity in time, and the law of exercise, emphasizing the role of repetition in habit formation. Additionally, it discusses the law of effect, which highlights the importance of rewarding stimuli that encourage repetition. Through these principles, the text addresses challenges educators face in applying psychology to teaching.