how does the acquisition of skill affect performance

Question 1

Cognitive

Answer 1

• Learner has to think a lot about the skill
• Learner learns how to execute it
• Requires frequent feedback
  E.G. Throwing with non-dominant arm

Question 2

Associative

Answer 2

• Largest and longest stage
• Lots of practice
• Errors become less frequent and smaller
  E.G. Learning to Juggle

Question 3

Autonomous

Answer 3

• Few if any errors that are minor
• Does not need to think of skill itself
• E.G. Walking