Cognitive Learning Theory

Question 1

Other names for cognitive learning theory?

Answer 1

Insight learning
Gestaltism
Whole learning

Question 2

What sort of model is cognitive learning? (3 stages)

Answer 2

Problem solving model

Leads to you understanding why

Adaptation to new environment

Question 3

Does it involve trial and error?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How is it perceptual?

Answer 4

Performer has to find a solution to an ask

Links to the information processing

Question 5

What type of learning is this theory? W…

Answer 5

Whole learning theory - doesn’t mean whole practice

Question 6

What makes it optimised learning?

Answer 6

Adaptable skill -> you find the best way for you
Schemas -> past experience

Question 7

How does it help with development of tactics?

Answer 7

Helps the performer find a solution -> solve problems and therefore develop the best tactics for the situation

Question 8

Intervening variables with an example

Answer 8

All the threads drawn together to cause a solution

E.g finding the best bike order in the velodrome