Both Behaviorism and Cognitivism are very much in use in the health care profession education. Cognitivism is a learning philosophy that affirms that learning is an active process and that it builds on prior knowledge in order to understand new ones. An example is the study of Physiology first before taking up Pathology. Another aspect is the process of encoding, storing and retrieving information so that it can be utilized later on. On the other hand, Behaviorism asserts that learning is an interaction between stimuli and responses. A good example is the repeated practice of performing a surgical procedure. From the preparation, handwashing to administration of anesthesia up to the removal of the specimen, the reinforcement of these repeated steps enhances learning and mastery.