What is knowledge of results?
Q: What is knowledge of results?
A: Knowledge of results is a term in the psychology of learning which refers to feedback of information given to a subject about the correctness or success/failure in mastering material. It helps the subject change behaviour in a desirable way, or gain understanding.
Q: What is an example of knowledge of results?
A: An example would be avoiding a behaviour after punishment, or improving understanding and behaviour after a teacher explains what was wrong with the previous effort.
Q: What are some similar terms in psychology?
A: Some similar terms include KCR (knowledge of correct results), operant conditioning and reinforcement, and feedback.
Q: What does KCR mean?
A: KCR stands for "knowledge of correct results", which implies that there is always a specific correct result.
Q: How can knowledge of results be used?
A: Knowledge of results can be used for any learning where a student (or any animal) gets information after the action about how satisfactory the action was.
Q: What does 'feedback' refer to?
A: Feedback is a more general term which often refers to the way systems adjust to preset limits, such as with The Watt "governor" which controlled steam engines.
