Which learner makes few mistakes, recognises mistakes, and needs the coach to show how to correct mistakes?

Which learner makes few mistakes, recognises mistakes, and needs the coach to show how to correct mistakes?

• A. Cognitive learner
• B. Associative learner
• C. Autonomous learner
• D. External feedback receiver

Answer: (B)

In skill learning, the associative stage is when a learner has reduced their mistakes and can recognise errors, but still relies on a coach’s guidance to show how to correct those mistakes. Feedback at this stage helps fine-tune technique and move toward smoother, more accurate performance. A cognitive learner would still make many errors and rely heavily on instructions, while an autonomous learner would perform with few errors and largely self-correct. The term external feedback receiver isn’t a standard learner stage and doesn’t specify the same level of error recognition and dependence on coaching for correction.

In skill learning, the associative stage is when a learner has reduced their mistakes and can recognise errors, but still relies on a coach’s guidance to show how to correct those mistakes. Feedback at this stage helps fine-tune technique and move toward smoother, more accurate performance. A cognitive learner would still make many errors and rely heavily on instructions, while an autonomous learner would perform with few errors and largely self-correct. The term external feedback receiver isn’t a standard learner stage and doesn’t specify the same level of error recognition and dependence on coaching for correction.