Learning Theory: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Learning Theory is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for McConnell, James V. (1925–1990).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Learning Theory" by James V. McConnell is a science fiction novel written during the late 1950s. The book explores themes of psychology and behaviorism through a unique narrative that examines concepts of learning, an important topic in the field of psychology. The protagonist, a psychologist, finds himself unwittingly studying his own behavior after being abducted and placed in a series of experimental tests reminiscent of the Skinner Box. The story unfolds as the main character grapples with his identity and circumstances after being taken aboard an alien spaceship. He realizes that he has become a subject in an experiment designed by an alien psychologist, where he must navigate various learning tasks—including pressing levers for food and solving mazes—while dealing with the psychological implications of his situation. As he experiences the trials imposed by his captor, he reflects on the nature of learning and behavior, ultimately trying to thwart the alien’s expectations by manipulating the results of his own performance. The novel challenges the reader to consider the ethical dimensions of experimentation and the limits of scientific understanding in the realm of behavior.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Learning Theory
- Author credits: McConnell, James V. (1925–1990)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- College teachers -- Fiction
- Diary fiction
- Experiments -- Fiction
- Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
- Psychological fiction
- Psychologists -- Fiction
- Science fiction
- Short stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Novels
- Category: Psychiatry/Psychology
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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