Learning New Skills

Definition

Acquiring new abilities or knowledge through practice and experience. It involves the modification of behavior to enhance performance in a particular area.

Related terms

Operant Conditioning:

A learning process that uses rewards and punishments to shape behavior.

Intrinsic Motivation:

Internal drive or desire to engage in an activity for personal satisfaction rather than external rewards.

Skill Acquisition: The process of acquiring and improving specific abilities through practice and repetition.