Communication Quote by Karen Pryor
““Training is a loop, a two-way communication in which an event at one end of the loop changes events at the other, exactly like a cybernetic feedback system; yet many psychologists treat their work as something they do to a subject, not with the subject.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Click to Teach: The 5 Principles of Effective Training, Karen Pryor, 2005
Training should be a collaborative feedback loop where both trainer and subject influence each other, not a one‑sided imposition.
In simple terms: Training is a two‑way feedback process.
Key Takeaway
Create mutual dialogue in training.
Themes
collaboration
feedback
learning
psychology
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
instructional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- animal training
- human coaching
- therapy sessions
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
behaviorism
cybernetics
human‑animal interaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you involve the learner in shaping the training?
- What feedback mechanisms can you add?
A Different Perspective
Treating subjects as passive can reduce engagement and effectiveness.
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