Question 1

If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Suppose an attribute-treatment interaction was found between the type of computer training provided (lecture versus self-paced) and the learning styles of different trainees.In particular,trainees who were strong in Abstract Conceptualization (AC) did much better in the self-paced training than did trainees who scored lower on this attribute.Based on this,if the trainer wants the most effective outcomes possible,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)   all trainees should receive lecture-based training
B)   all trainees should receive self-paced training
C)   trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the self-paced trainingCondition
D)   trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the lecture-based trainingE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Practice alone will make for a strong association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

James and Galbraith's seven primary perceptual preferences include:

Accepted Answer

A)   The vark
B)   Reflective and perceptive
C)   Aural, visual and olfactory
D)   Thinking and sensingE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

Accepted Answer

A)   Late in the skill acquisition phase
B)   Early in the skills acquisition phase
C)   At all phases of skill acquisition
D)   They are never good predictorsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   The law of effect
B)   Contiguity
C)   Reinforcement
D)   PracticeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   Myers-Briggs Theory
B)   Maslow's Theory
C)   Gagne-Brigg's Theory
D)   Senge's Social Leaning TheoryE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are highly motivated to learn
B)   The tend to focus on getting good grades
C)   If told the sky is bright green they will go outside and look for themselves
D)   They tend to be practical and are interested in relevant contentE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following has to do with the ability to directly apply,back on the job,what has been learned in training with little or no modification?

Accepted Answer

A)   positive transfer
B)   near transfer
C)   far transfer
D)   immediate transferE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)   Provide support in the work environment
B)   Develop and state only general learning objectives
C)   Provide opportunity to perform what is learned on the job
D)   Use a variety of examples including both positive and negative examplesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

In choosing between whole versus part learning:

Accepted Answer

A)   Whole learning is always better than part learning
B)   Part learning is always better then whole learning
C)   The choice depends on the nature of the task to be learned
D)   It simply does not matter which method you selectE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Learning and HRD

The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

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When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

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If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

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In choosing between whole versus part learning:

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Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

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Practice alone will make for a strong association.

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Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

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Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

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Which of the following has to do with the ability to directly apply,back on the job,what has been learned in training with little or no modification?

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Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

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Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

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Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

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Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

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James and Galbraith's seven primary perceptual preferences include:

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The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

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When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

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If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

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In choosing between whole versus part learning:

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Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

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Practice alone will make for a strong association.

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Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

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Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

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Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

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Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

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Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

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Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

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