Insight Learning - Gestalts

Question 1

What does insight learning theory suggest?

Answer 1

The performer uses existing knowledge to form an idea of how to deal with problematic sporting situation
May provide intrinsic motivation

Question 2

Features of insight theory

Answer 2

Concentrate on whole task rather than small parts (focus on not sprinting at beginning of race and think about saving energy for end of race to sprint)

Question 3

2 pros of insight learning learning

Answer 3

Provides self satisfaction and intrinsic motivation
Generates pure understanding of the skill

Question 4

2 cons of insight learning

Answer 4

Time consuming
Performer might not be able to think for themselves