Stages of Learning, Feedback and Operant Conditioning

An elite performer is likely to be in which stage of learning?

• Associative

• Autonomous

• Cognitive

Which methods of guidance help eliminate danger and build confidence in a performer?

• Verbal

• Mechanical

• Visual

• Manual

Which statements are true for the associative stage of learning?

• Large errors are common but are gradually eliminated.

• The athlete can focus on other factors such as tactics and the opposition.

• Coach must create a clear mental image for the performer.

• Performer begins to develop their kinaestethic awareness.

Which of the below are disadvantages of extrinsic feedback?

• Time consuming

• Lack motivation due to no encouragement from outside source

• Incorrect feedback can lead to poor performance

• Information overload if given too much.

This type of reinforcement promotes correct actions by taking away an unpleasant stimulus when the performer does it right.

• Punishment

• Positive

• Negative

Rapid acceleration in the rate of learning, performer has mastered the task - which stage of the learning plateau is this?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

Select the characteristics of Operant Conditioning.

• Based on trial and error

• When behavior changes because of a reward.

• When the environment is manipulated

• Shapes the behavior by using reinforcement.

Which type of feedback is mainly concerned with the outcome of a skill?

• Knowledge of performance

• Positive

• Intrinsic

• Knowledge of results

Which type of feedback is good for all stages of learning?

• Extrinsic

• Negative

• Intrinsic

• Knowledge of Performance

In which stage of learning should a coach focus on minor alterations to technique to improve performance?

• Cognitive

• Associative

• Autonomous