Learning Theories

Question 1

Skinner in 1964 worked on which learning theory?

Answer 1

Operant Conditioning

Question 2

What is positive reinforcement?

Answer 2

Stimulus given when desired response occurs

Question 3

What is negative reinforcement?

Answer 3

Stimulus is withdrawn when desired response occurs

Question 4

WHAT strengthens the S-R bond?

Answer 4

Reinforcement

Question 5

Which learning theory involves modification of behaviour?

Answer 5

Operant Conditioning

Question 6

Operant Conditioning requires a great deal of WHAT and WHAT?

Answer 6

Trial and Error

Question 7

What were Thorndike’s 3 ‘laws’ of operant conditioning?

Answer 7

Law of exercise
Law of effect
Law of readiness
(read up on this in the textbook, page 166 book 1)

Question 8

In which learning theory would you find Kohler and his chimpanzees?

Answer 8

Cognitive theories of learning

Question 9

WHAT has no place in cognitive learning theories?

Answer 9

Trial and Error

Question 10

Which form of practice is best suited as depicted by cognitive learning theories?

Answer 10

Whole practice - this gives a wide range of experiences

Question 11

What are the four key processes of observational learning/ social learning theory?

Answer 11

Attention
Retention
Motor reproduction
Motivation

Question 12

Who might be best to give demonstrations when learning using observational learning/ social learning?

Answer 12

Significant others e.g.

Captain, parents, role model, coach