1. Discuss Thorndike’s concept of the confirming reaction. 2. Discuss the importance of sets or attitudes in Thorndike’s theory. 3. According to Thorndike, what determines what will transfer from one...

1. Discuss Thorndike’s concept of the confirming reaction.

2. Discuss the importance of sets or attitudes in Thorndike’s theory.

3. According to Thorndike, what determines what will transfer from one learning situation to another?

4. Summarize Thorndike’s criticisms of the formal discipline approach to education. How would you arrange schoolroom practices so that they take into consideration Thorndike’s theory concerning the transfer of training?