Learning in university and dual process theory of reasoning

In this paper, I argue that there are relationships between two kinds of learning, associative learning and comprensive learning, and the two reasoning systems described by dual process theory. Specifically, I try to show that associative learning is linked to System 1 and comprehensive learning is...

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Main Author: Miguel LÓPEZ ASTORGA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ediciones Universidad de Salamanca 2014-02-01
Series:Teoría de la Educación: Revista Interuniversitaria
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Online Access:https://revistas.usal.es/index.php/1130-3743/article/view/11585
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Summary:In this paper, I argue that there are relationships between two kinds of learning, associative learning and comprensive learning, and the two reasoning systems described by dual process theory. Specifically, I try to show that associative learning is linked to System 1 and comprehensive learning is related to System 2. At the same time, I review critically the Pérez, Soto, Sola and Serván (2009)’s thesis in favour of the development of comprehensive learning, and, therefore, of System 2, and of the minimization of associative learning, and, therefore, of the System 1. In my opinion, associative learning (System 1) is necessary for human knowledge and, for this reason, I conclude that it should be analyzed through comprehensive learning (System 2), but not rejected.
ISSN:1130-3743
2386-5660