Cognitive and Metacognitive Factors Quiz 1

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What is the most effective way to learn complex subject matter according to the text?

  • Memorizing information through repetition
  • Only focusing on instructional guidance
  • Relying solely on emotional states for learning
  • Linking new information with existing knowledge (correct)

What does the text suggest about the successful learner's thinking and reasoning strategies?

  • They are purely instinctual and cannot be developed
  • They are not important for achieving complex learning goals
  • They include a repertoire of thinking and reasoning strategies (correct)
  • They are limited to a few basic strategies

What influences what and how much is learned?

  • Solely the individual's emotional states
  • Only the external cultural factors
  • The individual's emotional states, beliefs, interests, and goals (correct)
  • Only the instructional practices

How does intrinsic motivation contribute to learning according to the text?

<p>It contributes to creativity, higher order thinking, and natural curiosity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of influences affect learning according to the text?

<p>Both environmental factors and instructional practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the successful learner capable of doing with new information according to the text?

<p>Creating meaningful connections with existing knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tasks stimulate intrinsic motivation?

<p>Tasks of optimal difficulty and novelty, relevant to personal interests (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for acquisition of complex knowledge and skills?

<p>Extended learner effort and guided practice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective learning according to developmental influences?

<p>Considering differential development within physical, intellectual, emotional, and social domains (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is learning influenced according to social factors?

<p>Learning is influenced by social interactions, interpersonal relations, and communication with others (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factors contribute to individual differences in learning?

<p>Prior experience and heredity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is learning most effective in terms of diversity?

<p>When differences in learners' linguistic, cultural, and social backgrounds are considered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is most crucial for the successful learner to link new information with existing knowledge?

<p>Strategic thinking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on the motivation to learn, according to the text?

<p>Emotional states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cognitive factor supports the creation of meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge?

<p>Construction of knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences what and how much is learned, according to the text?

<p>Motivational and emotional influences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the learner's natural curiosity and creativity?

<p>Intrinsic motivation to learn (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of thinking strategies does the successful learner use to achieve complex learning goals?

<p>Higher order thinking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of changes does growth refer to according to the text?

<p>Positive changes leading to maturity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the life-span approach, when does developmental change take place?

<p>Even in adulthood (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences learning according to the text?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective learning according to developmental influences?

<p>Extended learner effort and motivation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by the completion of structural changes and attainment of the capacity to function physically and mentally in a manner characteristic to a normal adult?

<p>Maturity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of perspectives believes that individuals show little or no change in adulthood?

<p>Traditional Perspective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unlikely without learners' motivation to learn?

<p>Willingness to exert effort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of changes does decline/decay refer to according to the text?

<p>Negative changes that lead to deterioration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does learning effectiveness require most according to developmental influences?

<p>Extended learner effort and guided practice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Effective Learning

  • The most effective way to learn complex subject matter involves the learner's ability to organize and structure new information in a meaningful way, making connections between new and existing knowledge.
  • Successful learners use thinking and reasoning strategies such as organizing, elaborating, and making connections to learn.

Intrinsic Motivation

  • Intrinsic motivation contributes to learning by stimulating curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn for its own sake.
  • Tasks that stimulate intrinsic motivation include those that provide autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Acquisition of Complex Knowledge

  • The acquisition of complex knowledge and skills requires the organization and structuring of new information into a coherent and meaningful representation.

Developmental Influences

  • Effective learning requires a supportive environment, social support, and opportunities for growth and development.
  • Developmental influences such as growth, decline, and life-span approach affect learning and the acquisition of complex knowledge.

Social Factors

  • Social factors such as social support, cultural background, and socioeconomic status influence learning.

Individual Differences

  • Individual differences in learning are influenced by factors such as prior knowledge, cognitive abilities, and motivation.

Diversity and Learning

  • Learning is most effective in diverse environments that foster autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Linking New Information with Existing Knowledge

  • The successful learner is capable of linking new information with existing knowledge by creating connections and making meaningful representations.

Cognitive Factors

  • The cognitive factor of metacognition supports the creation of meaningful, coherent representations of knowledge.

Motivation to Learn

  • The primary influence on the motivation to learn is the learner's intrinsic motivation.
  • Intrinsic motivation contributes to learning by stimulating curiosity, creativity, and a desire to learn for its own sake.

Development and Growth

  • Growth refers to the positive changes that occur over time, such as increases in knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • According to the life-span approach, developmental change takes place throughout the lifespan.

Influences on Learning

  • Learning is influenced by a range of factors, including intrinsic motivation, social support, cultural background, and cognitive abilities.

Effective Learning

  • Effective learning requires a supportive environment, social support, and opportunities for growth and development.
  • Learning effectiveness requires motivation, cognitive abilities, and a supportive environment.

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