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Stages of Learning, Feedback and Operant Conditioning

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Associative

b)

Autonomous

c)

Cognitive

2.

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

a)

Verbal

b)

Mechanical

c)

Visual

d)

Manual

3.

Which statements are true for the associative stage of learning?

a)

Large errors are common but are gradually eliminated.

b)

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

c)

Coach must create a clear mental image for the performer.

d)

Performer begins to develop their kinaestethic awareness.

4.

Which of the below are disadvantages of extrinsic feedback?

a)

Time consuming

b)

Lack motivation due to no encouragement from outside source

c)

Incorrect feedback can lead to poor performance

d)

Information overload if given too much.

5.

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

a)

Punishment

b)

Positive

c)

Negative

6.

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

a)

Stage 1

b)

Stage 2

c)

Stage 3

d)

Stage 4

7.

Select the characteristics of Operant Conditioning.

a)

Based on trial and error

b)

When behavior changes because of a reward.

c)

When the environment is manipulated

d)

Shapes the behavior by using reinforcement.

8.

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

a)

Knowledge of performance

b)

Positive

c)

Intrinsic

d)

Knowledge of results

9.

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

a)

Extrinsic

b)

Negative

c)

Intrinsic

d)

Knowledge of Performance

10.

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

a)

Cognitive

b)

Associative

c)

Autonomous