This paper is published in Volume-10, Issue-4, 2024
Area
Psychology
Author
Aradhya Bhargava
Org/Univ
Perfect Communication, Gurgaon, India
Pub. Date
03 September, 2024
Paper ID
V10I4-1213
Publisher
Keywords
Knowledge Power, Learning Control, Psychology Evolution, Skill Acquisition, Practice Effectiveness.

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Aradhya Bhargava. The Mechanics of Learning, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Aradhya Bhargava (2024). The Mechanics of Learning. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(4) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Aradhya Bhargava. "The Mechanics of Learning." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 10.4 (2024). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

The adage "Knowledge is power" is often accepted uncritically, yet this concept warrants deeper examination. In reality, knowledge, much like a steam engine, is not inherently powerful but is a tool that requires proper application and context to generate influence. Drawing on Annette Fisk's observation that psychology, originally the "science of the soul," has devolved into a mere "science of the mind," this paper explores the evolution of learning and its role in personal and societal development. While society perpetuates the belief that continuous learning is essential because life itself is an unending teacher, this research questions whether learning is truly within an individual's control. Can individuals selectively acquire knowledge, or are they at the mercy of what they encounter? Additionally, the paper examines the commonly held notion that practice is the key to mastering a skill, probing whether practice alone suffices or if other factors contribute to skill acquisition and perfection.