The Learning Library

The learning library is your source for all things related to learning theory, science, and practice.
Here you will find an overview of a wide variety of topics related to learning, behavior,
performance, and organizational change.

Unconditioned Stimulus

What unconditioned stimuli are, how they trigger reflexive responses, and why they matter in classical conditioning and learning design.

Working Memory

Working memory is the brain’s mental workspace—and a critical factor in designing learning experiences that avoid overload and enable retention.

Operant conditioning

How operant conditioning explains behavior change through reinforcement, punishment, and consequences in learning and performance.

An overview of behaviorism

Learn what behaviorism is, how it explains learning and behavior change, and why it remains a powerful tool for instructional design and coaching.

Classical Conditioning

How classical conditioning works, why it matters, and how it shapes emotional responses and habits in workplace learning.