Skill Acquisition: Theories of Learning Flashcards
(21 cards)
Operant conditioning involves learning through….
Trial and error
What does ‘shaping’ mean in operant conditioning?
Changing the environment to allow for success and failure
What 3 process does operant conditioning involve?
- Positive reinforcement
- Negative reinforcement
- Punishment
Operant conditioning: What is positive reinforcement?
Giving praise when the correct response is given
Operant conditioning: What is the purpose of positive reinforcement?
To strengthen the SR bond and encourage repitition
Operant conditioning: What is the purpose of positive reinforcement?
Ton strengthen the SR bon and encourage repetition
Operant conditioning: What is negative reinforcment
The removal of a negative stimulus once the correct response is given
Operant conditioning: What is the purpose of negative reinforcement?
To strengthen the SR bond and encourage repetition
Operant conditioning: What is punishment
Given when the incorrect response is given
Operant conditioning: What is the purpose of punishment?
To weaken the SR bond and encourage a change in behaviour
Outline the 6 stages of Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory
- Demonstration
- Attention
- Retention
- Motor re-production
- Motivation
- Matching performance
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory: Define demonstration
Performer will observe an image of the movement
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory: How can a demonstration be made more effective?
If the demonstration is perfect
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
Define attention
The performer focuses on key cues
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
How can attention be made more effective?
If delivered by a role model
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
Define retention
The performer stores information in the long term memory
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
How can retention be made more effective?
By using key cues to make information relevant and meaningful
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
Define motor re-production
Performer having the physical capability to perform a task or action
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
How can motor re-production be made more effective?
Breaking the skill or movement down into sub-routines
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
Define motivation
The performer has the drive to complete a task
Bandura’s Observational Learning Theory:
How can motivation be made more effective?
If the coach gives tangible and intangible rewards
