Theories of learning

Question 1

operant conditioning

Answer 1

learning using trial and error and conditioning, keep practicing something.
- punishment and reward used for correct or incorrect response.

Question 2

cognitive theory of learning

Answer 2

learning by doing the whole skill and using problem solving to work out how to most effectively perform the skill.

Question 3

Social learning theory

Answer 3

learning through watching and copying others

Question 4

Reinforcement

Answer 4

used to strengthen s-r bond and increases repetition of skill

Question 5

positive reinforcement

Answer 5

stimulus occurs after reward or praise

Question 6

negative reinforcement

Answer 6

removing something desirable to reinforce the desired behaviour.
EG: removing a game situation in training until skills have been learnt before.

Question 7

punishment

Answer 7

stimulus is give to prevent the incorrect response from occurring again
EG: forfeit.