BTEC Sport level 3 Behaviorist Learning theories

What is behaviorist theory?

• How we learn through copying

• describe the mental processes which explain the thought processes to show how performers learn about themselves and the environment in which they compete/train.

• ´studies the principles of learning, through scientific experimentation, to understand and manipulate human behaviour.

How many behviourist theories do you need to know?

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The behaviorist theories we have studied are

True or false Pavlov used dogs to explain classical conditioning

• True

• False

Classical conditioning demonstrates the importance of learning from the environment and supports the nature over nurture argument.

• True

• False

Classical conditioning is linked to stimulus response mechanism which best explains this

• Unconditioned stimulus- unconditioned response

• Conditioned stimulus- Conditioned response

• Arm up signal- ball going to back post

Classical conditioning tick all that apply

• ´Relationship between action and consequences

• The theory suggests that our environment and experiences lead us to expect certain things and to react in certain ways to specific stimuli

• ´Team sports many performers could be said to automatically react to the sound of the whistle blown by a referee

• This theory supports the importance of learning from the environment highlighting the nurture over nature approach and philosophy

Operant conditioning uses what?

• Punishment

• Positive reinforcement

• Negative reinforcement

• Verbal communication

Operant conditioning uses trial and error learning

• True

• False

Operant conditioning relies on tick all that apply

• ´Relationship between action and consequences

• ´Role of feedback in learning

• Role of the coach

• ´Reinforcing the desirable outcomes