1. Consumer learning refers to how individuals acquire knowledge and experience about products through purchase and consumption that they apply to future decisions. 2. Learning theories include behavioral theories based on observable responses to stimuli, like classical and instrumental conditioning, as well as cognitive theories focused on mental information processing and problem solving. 3. Classical conditioning involves pairing a conditioned stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create an association, while instrumental conditioning is based on rewarding behaviors to shape responses. These theories inform strategies like repetition, variations, and differentiation in advertising.