Learning theories

Question 1

what is the cognitive theory ‘insight learning’? who made it?

Answer 1

Gestalt theorised that we learn skills through experiencing the whole task/skill rather than isolated parts/subroutines

Question 2

what is the behaviourism theory ‘operant conditioning’? who made it?

Answer 2

Skinner theorised that learning happens by strengthening and making a link between a stimulus and response, known as an S-R bond

Question 3

what is the social learning theory ‘observational learning’ and who made it?

Answer 3

Bandits theorised that we learn by watching and replicating the actions of other ‘model’ performers who we respect and admire

Question 4

what is the social development theory and who theorised it?

Answer 4

vygotsky theorised that learning is a social process and social interaction plays a role in an individuals development

Question 5

for insight learning what does a performer actually do?

Answer 5

they have to think about what to do using their experiences and prior knowledge to help with the situation their faces with even if it’s a new situation

Question 6

I’m operant conditioning what techniques should a coach apply

Answer 6

trial and error, manipulate environment, when a correct response is shown give a satisfier(positive reinforcement), when incorrect response is shown give an annoyer(negative feedback)

Question 7

what is an S-R bond and how is it relevant

Answer 7

a stimulus-response bond, in operant conditioning positive and negative reinforcement are used to shape behaviour and form S-R bonds

Question 8

who are considered significant others/model performers in observational learning

Answer 8

family members, coaches, teachers, peers or role models in the media

Question 9

in the social development theory what are the 3 factors that effect

Answer 9

role of social interaction, more knowledgable other, zone of proximal development