behaviorist approach

According to the behaviorists, learning can be defined as the relatively permanent change in behavior brought about as a result of experience or practice

In fact, the term "learning theory" is often associated with the behavioral view. Researchers who affiliate with this position do not generally look with favor on the term "behavior potential" (i.e., may be capable of performing but did not for some reason such as illness, situation, etc.) that was included in a definition accepted by those with a cognitive or humanistic viewpoint.