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The paper relates that for more than three-quarters of a century, no subject matter in the field psychology has garnered more attention than theories of learning (Mowrer & Klein, 2001, p. ix). In fact, the paper describes how well known psychologists like Jean Piaget, B.F. Skinner, and Lev Vygotsky have greatly influenced modern thoughts on cognitive development and behavioral learning. The paper compares Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Skinner's theory of behavioral learning and Vygotsky's theory on Constructivism. The discussion concludes with a critical reaction to the current research.

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"For more than three-quarters of a century, no subject matter in the field of psychology has garnered more attention than theories of learning (Mowrer & Klein, 2001, p. ix). In fact, well known psychologists like Jean Piaget, B.F. Skinner, and Lev Vygotsky have greatly influenced modern thoughts on cognitive development and behavioral learning. The following discussion compares Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Skinner's theory of behavioral learning and Vygotsky's theory on Constructivism. Discussion concludes with a critical reaction to the current research."

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