cognitive theory of learning

Question 1

What is the cognitive theory of learning

Answer 1

Suggests that an individual learns by thinking about and understanding what is required to solve a problem rather than developing a series of responses to various stimuli.The problem is solved as a whole using previous knowledge and experience

Question 2

What are the 6 factors the cognitive theory of learning includes

Answer 2

• Problem solving/insight learning
• Thinking and understanding
• Gestaltists
• Whole learning
• Previous experiences
• Intervening variables

Question 3

What is insight learning

Answer 3

a form of problem solving in which the person develops a sudden understanding of a problem’s solution

Question 4

What is thinking and understanding

Answer 4

Think and understand what to do during the skill

Question 5

What is gestaltists

Answer 5

Learning the skill as a whole

Question 6

What is whole learning

Answer 6

learning of a whole motor task is more effective and motivating than learning only a part of the movement

Question 7

What are previous experiences

Answer 7

Have you been in the stimuli before

Question 8

What are intervening variables

Answer 8

Variables that need to be taken into consideration when performing a skill
E.g. height of bunker,wind etc

Question 9

Advantages of cognitive theory of learning

Answer 9

• Performer can become more self dependent and self correct during a game
• They can adapt better to different situations
• They could make quick progress as they develop kinesthesis

Question 10

Disadvantages of cognitive theory of learning

Answer 10

• using whole practice is difficult if the skill is dangerous or performer is a learner
• They might not have any past experiences to draw on