2.2 Theories Of Learning

Question 1

Operant conditioning

Answer 1

Use of reinforcement to ensure that correct responses are repeated

Question 2

Behaviorist theory

Answer 2

Attempts to explain how actions can be linked to stimuli

Question 3

Satisfier

Answer 3

An action that promotes a pleasant feeling so that responses are repeated

Question 4

Annoyer

Answer 4

An action that creates unease to promote the avoidance of incorrect responses

Question 5

Positive reinforcement

Answer 5

A pleasant stimulus after the correct response

Question 6

Negative reinforcement

Answer 6

Taking away an unpleasant stimulus after the correct response

Question 7

Punishment

Answer 7

An unpleasant stimulus to prevent incorrect actions recurring

Question 8

Attention

Answer 8

Making the demonstration attractive to the performer

Question 9

Retention

Answer 9

Remembering the demonstration and being able to recall it

Question 10

Motor production

Answer 10

Having the mental and physical ability to do the task

Question 11

Motivation

Answer 11

Having the drive to do the task

Question 12

Social development

Answer 12

Learning by association with others

Question 13

Inter-psychological learning

Answer 13

Learning from others externally

Question 14

Intra-psychological learning

Answer 14

Learning using others or an MKO to develop knowledge

Question 15

Constructivism

Answer 15

Building up learning in stages, based on the current level of performance

Question 16

Zone of proximal development

Answer 16

The next stage of learning based on the performers needs, expectations and current level of performance

Question 17

Insight learning

Answer 17

Using experience and understanding to solve problems relating to the whole skill