How We Learn

In this chapter, the focus is on “how we learn.” We present important theories within development, including Gottlieb’s theory on “probabilistic epigenesis” and Thelen’s theory on the “dynamic systems perspective.” Theories within learning include Edelman’s theory on neural Darwinism and Ericsson’s theory on “deliberate practice.” We also present Csikszentmihalyi’s theory on “flow,” Bandura’s theory on “self-efficacy,” and our theory on “What is trained develops.” In this chapter, we also provide some practical examples to explain and support these theories. In summary, we discuss how these theories can be integrated to enhance our understanding of how we learn.