PE- Theories Of Learning (ELIAS)

Question 1

What is the definition of operant conditioning?

Answer 1

When you receive a reward/praise

Question 2

What is the definition of cognitive conditioning?

Answer 2

Problem solving

Question 3

What is the definition of observational conditioning?

Answer 3

Copying of another person

Question 4

Give 5 knowledge points of operant conditioning:

Answer 4

Trial and error 
Strengthening S-R bond
Weaken S-R bond (undesirable behaviour)
Association 
Reinforcement-positive, negative, punishment

Question 5

What are Thorndikes 3 laws of readiness?

Answer 5

Law of effects- response of the performer depends on the action of the instructor
Law of exercise- repetition practice leads to improvement
Law of readiness- the physical and mental capacity to perform a skill

Question 6

What does positive reinforcement do to an individual?

Answer 6

Positive- strengthens S-R bond

Question 7

What does negative reinforcement do to an individual?

Answer 7

Weakens the S-R bond, then strengthens it, due to the withdrawal of an unpleasant stimulus

Question 8

What does punishment reinforcement do to an individual?

Answer 8

Weakens S-R bond due to unpleasant stimulus

Question 9

What’s a positive of operant conditioning?

Answer 9

Simple, works with some skills

Question 10

What’s a negative of operant conditioning?

Answer 10

Multiple responses, hard to match the stimulus to a response