Edexcel A Level PE Learning Theory Paper 2 Practice

Define classical conditioning

Operant conditioning is

Which of these are aspects of Thorndikes laws

• Effect

• Exercise

• Readiness

• Recall

• Evolution

Choose the best definition of the law of effect

• The more frequent a stimulus and response are associated with each other the more likely the response is to follow the stimulus

• Rewarding a behaviour increases probability of repeating that behaviour, punishing decreases

• Learning depends on the learners readiness to act

Which of these is the best definition for the law of exercise (Thorndike)

• rewarding a behaviour increases probability of repeating that behaviour, punishing decreases

• the more frequent a stimulus and response are associated with each other the more likely the particular response is to follow the stimulus

• earning depends upon the learner’s readiness to act, strengths S-R bond. Link to motivation/physical preparedness.

Define readiness (thorndike)

• Learning depends upon the learner’s readiness to act, strengths S-R bond. Link to motivation/physical preparedness.

• the more frequent a stimulus and response are associated with each other the more likely the particular response is to follow the stimulus

• Rewarding a behaviour increases probability of repeating that behaviour, punishing decreases

What are Fitts and Posners three stages of learning

Define the associationalist theory of learning

Define cognitive dissonance

Answer explanation

Tension resulting from having contradictory thoughts or beliefs about something or someone.

Explain the components of Wood’s Triadic Model of attitude formation.

Answer explanation

Cognition/ideas – what we think, believe and know, about an object/subject

Affects/effects/emotions – what we feel, emotional response, about an object/subject

Behaviour/actions – intention to behave/what we do physically with reference the object/subject