Week 7 (ML) - Observational Learning

Question 1

What is Observational learning?

Answer 1

Refers to process where observers watch the behaviour of another & adapt their behaviour as a result of the interaction

Incroporates imitation and emulation but is more specific to skill acquisition

“a picture is worth a thousand words”

Question 2

What is Sully & Newell’s Ecological View of Modelling

Answer 2

Known as the visual perception perspective

• Focuses on what information is used rather than the process
• Specifies that motion is essential to seeing
• We observe three perceivable types of motion:
  1. Absolute motion
  2. Common motion - e.g. indiviudal can identify that its a squat
  3. Relative motion - e.g. looking at how the limbs and joints work together

Question 3

What does the point light technique identify

Answer 3

Events that were not discernable when the points of light were static are noticeable when motion is introduced

Question 4

Observers pay closer attention to models that have

Answer 4

↑ Status
↑ Skill
Gender Specific

Question 5

When is Observational Learning Most Effective?

Answer 5

**Early Learning Stages (Cognitive-Associative): **
Most effective when coordination is being developed and a new movement pattern is being learned.

Progressing (Associative-Autonomous):
Learner explores movement dynamics and scale; demonstration is still helpful, but less so as skill improves.

Advanced Skill Development:
Demonstration becomes less effective as control and automaticity increase with years of practice