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Which of the following would be considered an example of "Intellectual Skills" according to Gagne’s Theory of Instruction?

  • Practicing the correct technique to play a musical instrument.
  • Developing a positive attitude towards a particular topic.
  • Learning the process of solving a system of equations. (correct)
  • Memorizing the definition of a particular concept in psychology.

According to Gagné’s Theory of Instruction, which of the following learning outcomes requires the most active engagement and practice for effective learning?

  • Verbal Information
  • Motor Skills (correct)
  • Intellectual Skills
  • Cognitive Strategies

What is the primary focus of Gagné's Theory of Instruction?

  • Understanding how different types of learning outcomes are acquired. (correct)
  • Identifying the most effective teaching methods for all types of learners.
  • Analyzing the role of cognitive processes in learning and memory.
  • Developing strategies to improve student motivation and engagement.

According to Gagné’s Theory of Instruction, which of the following learning outcomes is primarily based on an internal state of mind and is often resistant to change?

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Which of the following is an example of a Cognitive Strategy according to Gagné’s Theory?

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Which of the following learning outcomes involves the ability to state or declare facts or ideas, as described by Gagné’s Theory?

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According to Gagné’s Theory of Instruction, which of the following learning outcomes is most closely associated with the ability to control and manage one’s learning processes?

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Which of the following is NOT a category of learning outcomes proposed by Gagné’s Theory of Instruction?

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Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of the definition of learning?

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According to the law of effect, a behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed by:

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Which of the following is an example of cognitive learning outcome?

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How can contiguity be applied in foreign language learning?

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Which of the following factors is NOT directly addressed in the concept of 'Trainability'?

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Which of the following describes the principle of identical elements?

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What is the concept of 'physical fidelity' in relation to training?

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According to the passage, what is the primary focus of learning?

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What is the main purpose of practice in the context of learning?

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Which type of training transfer occurs when job performance worsens after training?

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to contribute to a temporary change in behavior?

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What is meant by 'stimulus variability' in the context of training transfer?

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How can 'supervisory support' contribute to positive training transfer?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences training transfer?

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What is the most common reason cited by trainees for low transfer of training?

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What is the primary meaning of 'opportunity to perform' in the context of training transfer?

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What does the term 'zero transfer' indicate in the context of training transfer?

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Which learning style involves actively trying out different tactics and assessing their effectiveness?

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What is an example of an Elaboration strategy for learning new material?

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Which learning style emphasizes understanding through observing and reflecting on different perspectives?

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A trainee who prefers to learn by understanding abstract concepts and analyzing their implications would likely favor which learning style?

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What is an example of a Rehearsal strategy for learning?

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Which learning style involves using personal experiences and feeling to gain understanding?

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Which learning strategy is most closely related to comprehension monitoring?

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What is the main idea behind 'overlearning'?

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What does 'mental practice' involve?

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Which of these is NOT a benefit of overlearning?

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What is the difference between 'massed practice' and 'spaced practice?'

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What is a potential advantage of overlearning a skill, such as handling an engine flameout, for pilots?

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Which of the following is an example of 'whole learning'?

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Which statement best describes the effectiveness of mental practice according to the text?

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According to Gagné, how should procedural material be learned?

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Which of these personality traits are related to employee learning?

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What does the formula "Trainability = f (Motivation × Ability × Perceptions of the Work Environment)" imply about learning?

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What is the main idea of the paragraph concerning 'Conditions of Practice'?

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What is the relationship between cognitive playfulness and training?

<p>Individuals with high levels of cognitive playfulness tend to learn more effectively and find training more enjoyable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'active practice' suggest for effective training?

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What is the key takeaway from the research by Murray Barrick and Michael Mount concerning personality traits and training success?

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The text describes 'Trainability' as a function of three factors. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?

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If employees perceive little support for learning new knowledge or skills in their work environment, what is the likely outcome?

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Flashcards

Trainability Formula

Trainability = f (Motivation × Ability × Perceptions).

Motivation in Learning

A key factor that encourages individuals to engage in learning.

Ability in Learning

The capacity or skill needed to learn effectively.

Perceptions of Work Environment

Trainees' views on support available for learning.

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Personality in Learning

Stable characteristics that influence behavior and learning patterns.

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Cognitive Playfulness

An individual's imaginative and exploratory approach to tasks.

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Conditions of Practice

Factors that influence how effectively learning occurs during practice.

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Active Practice

Engagement in repeated performance of a task to learn effectively.

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Affective Strategies

Techniques used to improve emotional states, like reducing test anxiety.

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Gagne's Theory of Instruction

A framework that describes how different types of learning outcomes require different learning approaches.

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Verbal Information

Knowledge that can be declared, such as facts and ideas.

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Intellectual Skills

Procedural knowledge involving rules and concepts necessary for task completion.

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Cognitive Strategies

Skills used to manage learning, thinking, and memory; helps select necessary knowledge for tasks.

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Attitudes

Internal states that influence behavior, requiring experience or reinforcement to change.

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Motor Skills

Physical abilities involving body movement, learned through practice.

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Learning Outcomes

Results of the learning process, dependent on the approach and type of knowledge.

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Learning

A relatively permanent change in behavior due to environmental interaction.

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Contiguity

Objects experienced together become associated with each other.

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Law of Effect

Behaviors followed by pleasurable outcomes are likely to be repeated.

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Practice

Repetition of events strengthens the association between them.

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Maximizing Learning

Involves understanding trainee's readiness, ability, and motivation.

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Trainability

The readiness to learn based on ability and motivation.

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Individual Differences

Personal characteristics that impact the learning process.

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Cognitive rehearsal

Mental practice of a task without physical movement.

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Mental practice effectiveness

Mental practice is effective for cognitive and physical tasks, more so for cognitive.

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Massed practice

Training in one continuous session without breaks.

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Spaced practice

Training divided into segments with breaks in between.

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Whole learning

Practicing an entire task as a single unit.

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Part learning

Breaking a task into smaller parts for separate practice.

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Overlearning

Practicing beyond mastery to enhance performance.

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Benefits of overlearning

Improves performance, provides extra practice, and makes skills automatic.

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Transfer of Training

The ability to apply training to on-the-job tasks.

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Concrete Experience (CE)

Learning through direct experience and interpersonal relations.

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Abstract Conceptualization (AC)

Learning by thinking theoretically and analyzing issues.

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Reflective Observation (RO)

Learning by observing and reflecting on different viewpoints.

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Active Experimentation (AE)

Learning by actively doing and evaluating the results.

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Rehearsal Strategies

Techniques like repeating and underlining to reinforce learning.

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Elaboration Strategies

Methods to enhance understanding by forming mental images or summarizing.

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Organizational Strategies

Grouping or ordering information to aid in learning.

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Positive Transfer

Improvement in job performance due to training.

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Zero Transfer

No change in job performance post-training.

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Negative Transfer

Worsening of job performance due to training.

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Identical Elements

Similarity between training and performance situations enhances transfer.

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Physical Fidelity

How closely training conditions match real performance conditions.

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General Principles

Fundamental elements of a task ensure learning transfer.

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Stimulus Variability

Diverse training stimuli enhance transfer.

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Support in the Work Environment

Workplace support influences the adoption of new skills.

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Study Notes

Learning and Human Resource Development

  • Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behavior, cognition, or affect resulting from interaction with the environment.
  • This change must be lasting to be considered learning.
  • Learning can involve behavior, cognition, or affect (or a combination).
  • Learning is not caused by physical maturation or temporary conditions (e.g., fatigue, drugs).

Basic Learning Principles

  • Contiguity: Items experienced together tend to become associated (e.g., associating a German word with its picture).
  • The Law of Effect: A behavior followed by a positive consequence is more likely to be repeated.
  • Practice: Repeated association strengthens the link.

Maximizing Learning

  • Trainee Characteristics: Trainability, motivation, ability, perception of the work environment, personality, and attitude all affect learning.
    • Trainability = f(Motivation x Ability x Perceptions of the Work Environment)
    • Low scores in one area can offset high scores in others. Lack of support also hinders learning.
  • Training Design: Conditions of practice, mass vs. spaced sessions, whole vs. part learning, overlearning, knowledge of results, and sequencing.
  • Transfer of Training: Transfer is positive when performance improves and negative when it worsens as a result of training
  • Identical elements refers to training situations that mirror performance situations more closely to improve transfer of learning.
  • Support in the Work Environment: Trainee perceptions of support for applying the new knowledge/skill greatly affect transfer. This includes supervisory support, clear goals, checklists, feedback, and accountability for new behaviors.
  • Opportunity to Perform: Access to relevant work experience following training is crucial for transfer effectiveness.

Learning Strategies

  • Rehearsal Strategies: Repeating, underlining, note-taking etc

  • Elaboration Strategies: Forming mental images, taking notes, paraphrasing, summarizing.

  • Organizational Strategies: Grouping, ordering, outlining, creating hierarchies etc

  • Comprehension Monitoring Strategies: Self-questioning

  • Affective Strategies: Increasing alertness, relaxation, anxiety reduction.

Gagne's Theory of Instruction

  • Learning types vary, and what works for one type of learning may not suit all types.
  • Learning, retention, and transfer each involve different considerations.

Learning Styles

  • Concrete Experience (CE): Learning through direct experience emphasizing interpersonal interaction and feeling.

  • Abstract Conceptualization (AC): Learning through theoretical thinking.

  • Reflective Observation (RO): Learning by observing various perspectives,

  • Active Experimentation (AE): Learning by doing, testing, and judging practical value.

Specific Learning Types

  • Verbal Information: Declarative knowledge about facts or ideas (e.g., reciting laws, or definitions).

  • Intellectual Skills: Procedural knowledge consisting of rules, concepts, and procedures for completing tasks (e.g., English grammar).

  • Cognitive Strategies: Skills for controlling, thinking, and remembering (e.g., planning approaches for tax audits).

  • Attitudes: Internal states of mind impacting behaviors and resistant to change without personal experience.

  • Motor Skills: Manipulation of physical movements (e.g., writing, icing a cake).

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