Associative Theories Flashcards
What are the 2 types of CONDITIONING to strengthen the S—R BOND?
- Classical - Pavlov - 1902
- Operant - Skinner - 1944
Draw the diagram for the CLASSICAL CONDITIONING system
you should know lad
Draw the diagram for the OPERANT CONDITIONING system
again, you should know
Describe how CLASSICAL CONDITIONING works
- Involves the repetition of a behavior
- To condition an automatic response
- Hence strengthening the S—R bond
Describe how OPERANT CONDITIONING works
- Involves manipulating & modifying behaviors through trial & error
- Reinforcement is used to strengthen S—-R bond
- +ve reinforcement rewards and strengthens, -ve opposite
What 3 LAWS did Thorndike devise and WHEN?
- 1932
- Law of exercise
- Law of readiness
- Law of effect
What did Thorndike’s 3 LAWS effect?
Influences the S—R bond
What does the LAW OF EXERCISE state?
Repetition of practise strengthens S—R bond
What does the LAW OF READINESS state?
Learning can only occur if learner is physically & mentally mature
What does the LAW OF EFFECT state?
- Use of reinforcement helps strengthens the S—R bond
- Punishment renders repetition
What are the 3 STAGES OF LEARNING? Who devised it and when?
- Devised by Fitts & Posner in 1967
- Cognitive
- Associative
- Autonomous
Describe the COGNITIVE STAGE of LEARNING
What guidance and style is required?
- Initial stage of learning
- Fundamental skills are the focus
- Visual guidance and Command style teaching required
Describe the ASSOCIATIVE STAGE of LEARNING
What guidance is required?
- Intermediate phase
- Start to advance on fundamental skills
- Develop Kinaesthetic feel
- Visual & verbal guidance required
Describe the AUTONOMOUS STAGE of LEARNING
- Player exhibits little to no conscious though into execution of a skill
- Posses a Kinaesthetic feel for movements
- Focus more on strats and tactics
