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Which type of thinking is characterized by generating multiple possible solutions?
Which type of thinking is characterized by generating multiple possible solutions?
- Divergent thinking (correct)
- Analytical thinking
- Symbolic thinking
- Convergent thinking
What type of knowledge involves understanding abstract concepts and theories?
What type of knowledge involves understanding abstract concepts and theories?
- Declarative knowledge
- Conceptual knowledge (correct)
- Factual knowledge
- Procedural knowledge
Which of the following describes the sudden realization of a solution to a problem?
Which of the following describes the sudden realization of a solution to a problem?
- Intuition
- Convergent thinking
- Insight (correct)
- Analytical reasoning
Which statement accurately defines symbolic thinking?
Which statement accurately defines symbolic thinking?
Which type of thinking emphasizes original thought and problem-solving?
Which type of thinking emphasizes original thought and problem-solving?
Which of the following methods is NOT included in the ways we think?
Which of the following methods is NOT included in the ways we think?
What is an example of factual knowledge?
What is an example of factual knowledge?
What type of experience is described by the term 'aha'?
What type of experience is described by the term 'aha'?
Which of the following options describes a characteristic aspect of e-learning?
Which of the following options describes a characteristic aspect of e-learning?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of personalized learning?
Which statement accurately reflects the nature of personalized learning?
In the context of social learning, which of the following methods is considered effective?
In the context of social learning, which of the following methods is considered effective?
What does the term 'idiosyncratic' in learning imply?
What does the term 'idiosyncratic' in learning imply?
Which of the following best describes the two primary types of motivation in achievement motivation?
Which of the following best describes the two primary types of motivation in achievement motivation?
In achievement motivation, the motive to avoid failure is most commonly associated with which of the following?
In achievement motivation, the motive to avoid failure is most commonly associated with which of the following?
Which of the following statements about practice and skill acquisition is true?
Which of the following statements about practice and skill acquisition is true?
What is one disadvantage of e-learning?
What is one disadvantage of e-learning?
Daniel Goleman's work in emotional intelligence outlines how many main areas of this intelligence?
Daniel Goleman's work in emotional intelligence outlines how many main areas of this intelligence?
Which statement about emotional intelligence (EQ) is not true?
Which statement about emotional intelligence (EQ) is not true?
How does prior experience influence learning?
How does prior experience influence learning?
Which of these is not a traditional method of facilitating social learning?
Which of these is not a traditional method of facilitating social learning?
What can be inferred about the relationship between emotional intelligence and personal awareness?
What can be inferred about the relationship between emotional intelligence and personal awareness?
Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with high emotional intelligence?
Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with high emotional intelligence?
Which of the following statements about emotional intelligence does research suggest?
Which of the following statements about emotional intelligence does research suggest?
What is one possible outcome of having low emotional intelligence?
What is one possible outcome of having low emotional intelligence?
Which statement is true regarding humanistic orientations to learning?
Which statement is true regarding humanistic orientations to learning?
What learning theory encompasses the concept of situated learning?
What learning theory encompasses the concept of situated learning?
Which of the following is not considered an individual variable factor affecting learning?
Which of the following is not considered an individual variable factor affecting learning?
Which type of learner prefers visual aids like maps, graphs, and charts?
Which type of learner prefers visual aids like maps, graphs, and charts?
Which type of learners look for connections, patterns, and results in their learning?
Which type of learners look for connections, patterns, and results in their learning?
Effective instruction can best be characterized as which of the following?
Effective instruction can best be characterized as which of the following?
What is a common characteristic of behaviorist learning theory?
What is a common characteristic of behaviorist learning theory?
In which learning context are learners expected to take more initiative?
In which learning context are learners expected to take more initiative?
The Yerkes Dodson law illustrates what kind of relationship between arousal and performance?
The Yerkes Dodson law illustrates what kind of relationship between arousal and performance?
According to expectancy theory, what influences our behavior?
According to expectancy theory, what influences our behavior?
If an individual wishes to avoid a reward, what would be the perceived valence of that reward?
If an individual wishes to avoid a reward, what would be the perceived valence of that reward?
Which statement about Maslow’s need hierarchy is accurate?
Which statement about Maslow’s need hierarchy is accurate?
What does the concept of self-determination theory primarily focus on?
What does the concept of self-determination theory primarily focus on?
In Maslow's hierarchy, what characterizes deficiency needs?
In Maslow's hierarchy, what characterizes deficiency needs?
What would likely happen when an individual experiences too much arousal, according to the inverted U theory?
What would likely happen when an individual experiences too much arousal, according to the inverted U theory?
Which of the following accurately describes characteristics of behaviors according to expectancy theory?
Which of the following accurately describes characteristics of behaviors according to expectancy theory?
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Study Notes
Types of Thinking
- There are three main types of thinking in psychology: symbolic, creative, and divergent.
- Convergent thinking is not one of the main types of thinking.
- Children engage in symbolic thinking when they play imaginatively.
Thinking
- We think through several mediums including verbal and mathematical symbols and gestures.
The "Aha"
- When we experience a sudden solution to a long-standing problem, the experience is called the aha.
Knowledge
- Factual knowledge refers to the knowledge of terms and specific details.
Yerkes Dodson Law
- The Yerkes Dodson Law describes the relationship between arousal and performance as an inverted U shape.
Expectancy Theory
- The Expectancy Theory states that our behavior is driven by making conscious choices from a set of possible behaviors.
- Individuals are motivated to seek stimulation when they have low levels of arousal, but they become bored and unmotivated when they become too aroused.
Valence
- If someone wants to avoid a reward, the valence of that reward is negative.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- Basic survival needs must be met before moving onto higher needs.
- Safety needs are not at the bottom of the pyramid.
- Deficiency needs are concerned with basic survival.
- Growth needs concern psychological needs.
- Motivation is focused on human growth and development, not just tension reduction.
Self-Determination Theory
- This theory differentiates between autonomous and controlled types of motivation.
Achievement Motivation
- The motive to avoid failure involves:
- Worries about the consequences of failing
- Self-criticism
- Accelerated heart rate
Emotional Intelligence
- There are five areas of emotional intelligence outlined by psychologist Daniel Goleman.
- Emotional intelligence is considered more important than IQ.
- People with high emotional intelligence know what they’re feeling and can describe their emotions.
- Emotional intelligence impacts academic performance.
Humanistic Orientations to Learning
- Humanistic orientations in learning are characterized by:
- Personal involvement
- Self-initiation
- Being pervasive
Learning Theories
- The concept of situated learning is studied under the social school of thought in learning theories.
Factors Affecting Learning
- Individual variable factors that affect learning include:
- Interest
- Endurance
- Ego
- Perception
Learning Styles
- Learners who prefer maps, graphs, diagrams and charts to learn are visual learners.
- Logical learners are interested in finding connections, causes, patterns, and results in their learning.
Effective Instruction
- Effective instruction often involves simulations.
- It is not always text driven
E-Learning
- The benefits of e-learning include:
- Access to content any number of times
- Time savings for students
- Developing new policies
Idiosyncratic Learning
- Learning is idiosyncratic because it is dependent on a learner's individual experiences and background.
Facilitating Social Learning
- E-mails, online discussions and virtual communities can be used to facilitate the social dimension to learning.
Practice and Brain Function
- When we become good at something after practice, it is because our brain has created stronger connections to that specific information.
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