Which education philosophy utilizes repetition to help students make connections?

• A. Essentialism
• B. Behaviorism
• C. Constructivism
• D. Pragmatism

Answer: (B)

Repetition paired with reinforcement is how learning is built in behaviorism. In this view, students form connections between cues and responses through repeated practice, with feedback that strengthens the desired behavior. When a correct response is reinforced, that behavior is more likely to occur again, solidifying the stimulus–response link. Other approaches focus more on meaning-making, active inquiry, or solving real-world problems, rather than through drill and reinforcement to forge automatic connections. So repetition to build connections is a hallmark of behaviorism.