Study of Primary/ Basic Laws of Learning by Thorndike

Abstract

Thorndike first presented his theory in his book ‘Animal Learning’ published in 1968. Connectionism Theory or simply S-R or Stimulus-Response Theory by Thorndike is actually one of the most applied theories of learning. It gave three laws of learning in which is, most widely used theory in education. This theory states that learning is the outcome of the relationships or bonds between stimuli and responses. These relationships become habits and may be strengthened or weakened depending on the nature and the frequency of stimuli and responses themselves. Learning or a behaviour is formed when a certain meaningful stimulus to us or have the strong “connection” that we respond to them. These connections become strong and can be further explained by Thorndike’s Three Laws of Learning.