Skill Acquisition and Learning Quiz

What are the three stages of skill acquisition according to Fitts and Posner?

• Cognitive, Associative, Autonomous

• Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

• Novice, Competent, Expert

• Initial, Developing, Mastery

Which type of practice involves repeating the same skill in a consistent environment?

• Variable practice

• Massed practice

• Distributed practice

• Fixed practice

What is the main benefit of using distributed practice over massed practice?

• It allows for more repetitions in a shorter time.

• It reduces the risk of injury.

• It enhances long-term retention of skills.

• It is more suitable for beginners.

Which type of feedback is provided by a coach or instructor?

• Intrinsic feedback

• Extrinsic feedback

• Concurrent feedback

• Terminal feedback

What is the term for the influence of a previously learned skill on the learning of a new skill?

• Skill adaptation

• Skill transfer

• Skill modification

• Skill enhancement

Which learning theory suggests that skills are acquired through observation and imitation?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Social learning theory

• Cognitive theory

What is the primary focus during the cognitive stage of skill acquisition?

• Refining technique

• Understanding the task

• Performing automatically

• Increasing speed

Which practice method involves varying the practice conditions to improve adaptability?

• Blocked practice

• Random practice

• Constant practice

• Serial practice

What type of feedback is received during the performance of a skill?

• Delayed feedback

• Terminal feedback

• Concurrent feedback

• Summary feedback

Which of the following is an example of negative transfer of learning?

• Learning to play tennis after playing badminton

• Learning to swim after learning to cycle

• Learning to drive a car after riding a bicycle

• Learning to play the piano after playing the guitar