Individual variations - Learning and thinking styles

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What is meant by impulsive/reflective style? (Also referred to as conceptual tempo)

The contrast between a student that thinks long about an answer (reflective) or a student that reacts quickly and impulsively (impulsive)

What is meant by deep/surface learning style?

The contrast between a student that wants to understand the meaning of materials (deep) and a student that sees the materials merely as something that needs to be learned (surface)

What kind of motivation is typical for deep learners?

Intrinsic self-motivation (with a constructivist approach)
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What kind of motivation is typical for surface learners?

External rewards

What is meant by optimistic/pessimistic styles?

The contrast between a student with an optimistic outlook on the future or a pessimistic

What are the three main critique points on learning styles according to J.W. Santrock?

  1. Low reliability of styles
  2. Low validity of styles
  3. Confused definition of styles

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