Match List I with List II

List I	List II
A. Linear Programming	I. Wrong response also helps in diagnosis of weaknesses of the learner
B. Branching Programming	II. Science of control and communication
C. Mathetics Programming	III. Based on operant conditioning learning theory
D. Cybernetics	IV. Based on connectionist theory of learning

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct matches are:
· A-III: Linear programming is based on operant conditioning learning theory, where learning progresses in a linear fashion with each step building on the previous one.
· B-I: Branching programming allows learners to follow different paths based on their responses. A wrong response helps diagnose weaknesses, offering additional steps for correction.
· C-IV: Mathetics programming is based on connectionist theory, which emphasizes building connections between concepts to aid in learning.
· D-II: Cybernetics is the science of control and communication, dealing with systems of regulation, feedback loops, and information processing in both machines and living organisms.
Information booster:
1. Linear programming: Learning is presented in a sequential manner, where learners progress step by step based on their correct responses, rooted in operant conditioning.
2. Branching programming: Allows learners to take different paths depending on their responses, offering feedback and additional guidance in case of mistakes.
3. Mathetics programming: Focuses on strengthening connections between learned material, which is closely linked to connectionist learning theories that emphasize neural connections.
4. Cybernetics: A field of study focusing on systems of control, communication, and feedback, whether in machines, humans, or animals.
Additional Knowledge:
· Operant conditioning (B.F. Skinner) is a behaviorist theory that emphasizes reinforcement after a behavior to strengthen it.
· Connectionist theory suggests that learning occurs through the formation of associations or connections between stimuli and responses.
· Cybernetics applies to both biological and mechanical systems, focusing on how systems self-regulate and communicate.
Key Points:
· Linear and branching programming are instructional methods based on behaviorist learning principles, particularly operant conditioning.
· Cybernetics is about understanding control and communication in systems, fundamental to understanding feedback mechanisms.
· Connectionist theory underpins how mathetics programming aims to build and reinforce associations in learning.