NURSE EDUCATION (MSN) QNS & ANS 2026/2027 (10pages)

1. Exhaustively describe the three general groups of learning theories: behaviorism, cognitive, and constructivism in nursing education: - Behaviorism focuses on observable and measurable behaviors that are influenced by external stimuli and reinforcement. Behaviorists believe that learning occurs when a desired response is elicited by a specific stimulus, and that repeated practice and feedback can shape and modify behaviors. Behaviorism is often applied in nursing education to teach psychomotor skills, such as performing procedures, administering medications, and using equipment. Behaviorism is often used in nursing education. One way that behaviorism is used is by using mannequins. Mannequins are used to practice skills, where satisfying results will lead to strengthening. When students get unpleasant results, they look for alternative ways through trial and error until they reach the correct answer. Using behaviorism in nursing education helps students emphasize desirable behavior - Cognitive theories emphasize the mental processes involved in learning, such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving. Cognitive theorists view learning as an active and constructive process that involves the interaction between the learner and the environment. Cognitive theories are often applied in nursing education to facilitate conceptual understanding, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and decision-making. Nursing education requires acquiring new data and processing data. Cognitive learning theorists believe that reward is not necessary for learning to take place. The academic nurse educator uses the cognitive learning theory by reflecting on experiences, finding new solutions to problems, and encouraging discussions on what is being taught. - Constructivism views learning as a social and collaborative process that involves the creation of meaning from experience. Constructivists believe that learners construct their own knowledge based on their prior knowledge, beliefs, and values, and that learning is influenced by the context and culture in which it occurs. Constructivism is