Theories Of Learning

Question 1

Operant conditioning

Answer 1

Stimulus and response bond
Reinforcement of behaviour/modification 
Negative-punishment
Positive -pleasure
Behaviour and punishment

Question 2

Cognitive theory

Answer 2

Best achieved when skill presented as a whole
Perception-intelligence, knowledge, experience
Focus on problem by engaging mental rehearsal and reminiscence-intervening variables
Where skill too complex or dangerous to learn as a whole, problem solving can be helped by creating adapting or conditioning a game

Question 3

Social learning theory

Answer 3

Copying behaviours of others
Attention-specific parts, take note of demo
Retention-no over load, short sharp instructions
Motor reproduction-physically perform skill
Motivation-want to better, have to drive to learn

Question 4

Cognitive- 1st stage of learning

Answer 4

Skill learning/goals set
Increased attention and concentration
More complex, more time
Demonstration and verbal needed
Success reinforced with positive feedback
Praise

Question 5

Associative -2nd stage of learning

Answer 5

Improvement less rapid
Kinaesthetic awareness- detect error
Detailed feedback utilised
Coordination etc improve rapidly 
Aware of wrong and right

Question 6

Autonomous- 3rd stage of learning

Answer 6

Performance almost automatic
Attention demand reduces
Errors detected and corrected without help
Able to focus on opponent