Theories Of Learning

Question 1

What is positive reinforcement

Answer 1

Uses reinforcement to ensure correct response is repeated

Question 2

What’s an example of operant conditioning

Answer 2

Giving praise if a player plays a good pass

Question 3

What’s the advantages of operant conditioning

Answer 3

Encourages them to repeat skill, Gives confidence

Can correct negative behaviour

Question 4

What’s the disadvantages of operant conditioning

Answer 4

Can demotivate if constantly corrected, If not used correctly it can encourage negative behaviour

Question 5

What is Observational learning

Answer 5

Behaviour that can be taught by watching others

Question 6

What are the 4 stages of observational learning

Answer 6

Attention, Retention, Motor production, Motivation

Question 7

What’s an example of Observational learning

Answer 7

Doing a demonstration of the skill so the performer can copy

Question 8

What is the impact of learning on operant conditioning

Answer 8

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT- Keep doing that behaviour

NEGATIVE REINFORCEMENT- Stops them doing that behaviour

Question 9

What’s the impact of learning on Observational learning

Answer 9

Performers can watch skill in chunks so it’s easier to recall and perform

Question 10

What are the advantages of observational learning

Answer 10

Can use rewards as positive feedback.

Break down the demonstration into chunks

Question 11

What are the disadvantages of observational learning

Answer 11

Must be accurate.

Must be relevant to skill level of performer watching

Question 12

What’s the social development theory

Answer 12

Learning by association from more knowledgeable others

Question 13

What are the 2 types of the social development theory

Answer 13

Inter psychological- Learning from others externally.
Intra psychological- Learning from within after gaining knowledge from others

Question 14

What is an example of the social development theory

Answer 14

What can I do alone
What can I do with help
What can’t I do yet

Question 15

What is the impact on learning on the social development theory

Answer 15

Builds learning in stages based on current level of performance

Question 16

What’s the advantages of the social development theory

Answer 16

Build up in stages

Learning quicker as you learn from MKO

Question 17

What’s the disadvantages of the social development theory

Answer 17

Unaware of what you can’t do

Question 18

What is insight learning

Answer 18

Uses experience and understanding to solve problems relating to the whole skill

Question 19

What’s an example of insight learning

Answer 19

A high jumper performing the whole skill to enable them to decide the best technique for them e.g. which foot to take off from.

Question 20

What’s the impact on learning on insight learning

Answer 20

It allows performers to adapt the skill to what’s best for them

Question 21

What’s the advantages of insight learning

Answer 21

• -Promotes stronger understanding of skill
• -Reflects more realistic situations linked to games
• -Provides intrinsic motivation
• -Encourages performers to think for themselves

Question 22

What’s the disadvantages on insight learning

Answer 22

Novice in cognitive stage of learning might not have enough experience and knowledge to generate solution to problem