Theories of Learning

Question 1

What is operant conditioning?

Answer 1

Learning using trial and error and rewards to condition the most effective response through practice

Question 2

What is the cognitive theory of learning?

Answer 2

Learning by doing the whole skill and using problem solving to work out how to perform the skill

Question 3

What does reinforcement do?

Answer 3

It strengthens the SR bond and therefore allows the performance more likely to be repeated.

Question 4

What is positive and negative reinforcement?

Answer 4

Positive reinforcement is when a stimulus is given after the correct response usually being a reward or praise
Negative reinforcement is when an undesired stimulus is stopped after the correct response. For example the coach stops shouting

Question 5

What are Thorndike’s 3 laws?

Answer 5

Law of exercise- Skills improve through training so you can train with more focus
Law of effect- Positive outcome and satisfaction makes you continue
Law of readiness-You need to physically and mentally ready to perform the skill

Question 6

What are Bandura’s four processes?

Answer 6

Attention: The performer must be paying attention to the demonstration
Retention:The performer must be able to remember the demonstration
Motor reproduction: The performer must be able to physically and mentally be able to carry out the demonstration
Motivation:The perfomer needs to want to carry out the skill