Learning theories

Question 1

social learning theory

Answer 1

banduras idea that we learn everything from watching others

Question 2

attention

Answer 2

attention must be paid to the demonstration

Question 3

what does attention depend on?

Answer 3

the attractiveness, competence and status of the model and the attention span of the observer

Question 4

retention

Answer 4

the observer must be able to remember what they’ve seen by creating a mental picture

Question 5

motor reproduction

Answer 5

the performer must be able to physically imitate the skill

Question 6

demonstrations must be ______ to the _____ of the performer

Answer 6

matched, capabilities

Question 7

motivation

Answer 7

the performer must want to reproduce the performance

Question 8

what helps motivation?

Answer 8

external reinforcement

Question 9

operant conditioning

Answer 9

stimulus response bond
trial and error
behavior shaping for desired response

Question 10

positive reinforcement (OC)

Answer 10

a pleasant stimulus after the event which encourages a repeat of behaviour

Question 11

negative reinforcement (OC)

Answer 11

the removal of an unpleasant stimulus when the performer does something right

Question 12

positive and negative reinforcement are both ____

Answer 12

satisfiers

Question 13

punishment (OC)

Answer 13

an unpleasant stimulus to stop an action occurring

Question 14

punishment is an _____

Answer 14

annoyer

Question 15

social development theory

Answer 15

vygotskys theory that children learn by interacting with others

Question 16

inter-psychological learning

Answer 16

learner uses a more knowledgeable other for advice, feedback and tactical advice

Question 17

constructivism

Answer 17

learning occurs in stages, when you work with others, you learn from their actions and add heir actions to what you already know