Theories of learning Flashcards
What theory of learning did Bandura come up with?
Observational Learning
What are the 4 stages to Banduras theory?
Attention, retention, motor production, motivation
What is operant conditioning?
The use of reinforcement to ensure that correct responses are repeated
What is the name of the psychologists who invented the theory of insight learning?
Gestalts
What is ‘that moment’ when insight learning is successful?
EUREKA
What 3 questions should a learner consider when going through constructivism?
What can I do alone?
What can I do with help?
What can I not do yet?
What should a demonstration and/or behaviour consist of, to be more likely copied (2)
Performed by a player of similar ability
Reinforced
Consistent
Relevant
What does MKO stand for?
More knowledgeable other
What is meant by Zone of Proximal Learning?
What theory
The next stage of learning based on the performers needs, expectations and current level of performance
(Contructivism - social development theory - vygotsky)
What is the difference between intra and inter psychological learning?
What theory ?
Inter- learning from others externally
Intra- learners will assess their own levels of performance (using constructivism)
(social development theory - vygotsky)
operant conditioning 3 characteristics
- based on trial and error
- shapes behaviour
- manipulates environment
what is insight learning?
- concentrating on the whole rather than other parts
- may provide intrinsic motivation
- e.g. tactics of not sprinting at beginning and saving it for end to win race.
satisfier and annoyer (Operant conditioning)
reward and what to avoid
who was Operant conditioning created by?
Skinner
what are 3 ways to strengthen the S-R bond?
- positive reinforcement
- negative reinforcement
- punishment
