Cognitive theories

4 important questions on Cognitive theories

What are the 3 cognitive theories?

  1. Gestalt
  2. Insight learning
  3. Intervening variables

What is the Gestalt theory?

  • Practice response using the whole method
  • This creates a bank of knowledge
  • Creates independence and faster learning.
  • For example: Experience passing, shooting, dribbling and tackling all in the forst training session.

What is insight learning?

  • Use memory and perception to help with problem solving and choosing the correct response.
  • For example. Perception used to locate their opponents position and their teammates position.
  • Use memory of what happened in this situation last time.
  • Higher grades + faster learning
  • Never study anything twice
  • 100% sure, 100% understanding
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What are intervening variables:

  • Use decision making to choose the correct decision.
  • For example: Review their location and where their opponents are.

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