Asked by Naomi Murungu on Jun 27, 2024

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More than anything else, when the early empiricist philosophers sought to offer an account of learning, they focused on __________.

A) associations
B) the creation of belief systems
C) how learning leads to the creation of new skills
D) the creation of elaborate belief systems

Empiricist Philosophers

Thinkers who argue that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience as opposed to innate ideas.

Associations

Refers to the connections or correlations between two variables or concepts, often studied in psychology and statistics to understand how they influence each other.

Belief Systems

The collections of principles that shape the perspectives and behaviors of individuals or groups, often encompassing religious, political, and philosophical views.

  • Recognize the significance of empirical evidence in the development of learning theories.
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Jacob MartensJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Early empiricist philosophers such as John Locke and David Hume believed that learning is primarily based on the formation of associations between ideas or experiences. They argued that the mind starts as a blank slate (tabula rasa) and that knowledge is gained through sensory experiences and the associations formed between them.