Question 1

Theories are valuable because they:
A) explain phenomena
B) organize information
C) observe events
D) clarify beliefs

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Who is credited with discovering the principle of classical conditioning by working with a hungry dog and meat powder that resulted in the dog salivating?
A) Edward Lee Thorndike
B) Burrhus Frederic Skinner
C) Edwin Ray Guthrie
D) Ivan Pavlov

Accepted Answer

Ivan Pavlov is credited with discovering the principle of classical conditioning through his experiments with dogs, where he observed that the dogs would salivate in response to a stimulus (like a bell) when it was repeatedly paired with food.

Question 3

Behavioral theorists generally accept all of these assumptions except one. Select that one:
A) human and nonhuman animals learn in similar ways
B) learning involves changing behavior
C) human insight into personal behavior is essential
D) stimuli and response objectifies the learning process

Accepted Answer

Behavioral theorists typically do not emphasize the importance of human insight into personal behavior, as they focus more on observable behaviors and the external stimuli that influence them.

Question 4

Select the proposition of behavioral theory that does not belong:
A) behavior followed by reinforcement tends to strengthen the behavior
B) behavior followed by punishment permanently extinguishes the behavior
C) behavior that tends to recur is in some way being reinforced or reinforcing itself
D) behavior that is immediately and consistently reinforced strengthens that behavior

Accepted Answer

Behavior followed by punishment does not permanently extinguish the behavior; it may suppress it temporarily, but the behavior can reoccur if the punishment is not consistent or if reinforcement is present.

Question 5

The nurse can increase a desirable behavior by:
A) commenting on the undesirable aspect of the behavior
B) creating an antecedent event that is likely to evoke the desired behavior
C) clearly connecting a punishment to the behavior
D) ignoring the behavior

Accepted Answer

Creating an antecedent event that is likely to evoke the desired behavior is a positive reinforcement technique that can increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Question 6

Which statement best characterizes cognitive views of learning:
A) it is concerned with the totality of the individual and the learning context.
B) it is focused on specific learning objectives
C) it is concerned with changing individual behavior
D) it is focused on learning outcomes and changing unhealthy behavior

Accepted Answer

Cognitive views of learning emphasize understanding the whole individual and the context in which learning occurs, rather than just focusing on specific objectives or behavior changes.

Question 7

When presented with new information, which of the following is least likely:
A) given time will contemplate the new learning
B) incorporate the new learning into his/her present thinking
C) change their existing thinking to accommodate the new learning
D) reject it out of hand

Accepted Answer

Rejecting new information outright is least likely as individuals generally tend to at least consider or contemplate new information before deciding whether to accept or reject it.

Question 8

The components of the information processing model are:
A) reinforcement, suppression, and punishment
B) rewards, responses, and extinction
C) sensory register, working memory, and long-term memory
D) operant conditioning, assimilation, and accommodation

Accepted Answer

The information processing model consists of the sensory register, working memory, and long-term memory, which describe how information is received, processed, and stored in the brain.

Question 9

Using the information processing model of learning, the nurse will:
A) reinforce positive behaviors
B) provide information in learning steps that are compatible with the client's situation
C) discuss the intent, meaning, and purpose of the learning
D) encourage the client to watch a suitable learning video

Accepted Answer

The information processing model of learning emphasizes organizing information in a way that is compatible with the learner's current understanding and situation, making it easier for them to process and retain the information.

Question 10

Modeling behavior is a characteristic of which view of learning:
A) stimulus-response view
B) operant conditioning view
C) gestalt cognitivism view
D) social cognitive view

Accepted Answer

Modeling behavior is a key concept in the social cognitive view of learning, which emphasizes learning through observation and imitation of others.

Question 11

Which are Bandura's four processes that influence observational learning:
A) attentional, retentional, behavioral production, and motivational processes
B) experimentation, abstract conceptualization, observation, and concrete processes
C) reflective, observational, abstraction, and active experimentation processes
D) motivational, reflection, retentional, and concrete processes
Directions: Write a brief response to each part of the question.

Accepted Answer

Bandura's four processes that influence observational learning are attentional, retentional, behavioral production, and motivational processes. These processes describe how individuals pay attention to a model, retain the observed behavior, reproduce the behavior, and are motivated to perform the behavior.

Question 12

Write a brief response to each part of the question.
-Principles of learning
a. List three principles of learning
b. Explain why you selected each one
c. Which one is most important and why you believe it is.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a brief response to each part...

Question 13

Write a brief response to each part of the question.
-You are working in an outpatient cardiac clinic and need to teach an exercise program to one of your clients.
a. Which theoretical view of learning studied in this chapter best fits this situation?
b. Which principle(s) of learning will you apply?
c. Provide you rationale for a and b.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write a brief response to each part...

Quiz 3: Theories and Principles of Learning

Theories are valuable because they:

Who is credited with discovering the principle of classical conditioning by working with a hungry dog and meat powder that resulted in the dog salivating?

Behavioral theorists generally accept all of these assumptions except one. Select that one:

Select the proposition of behavioral theory that does not belong:

The nurse can increase a desirable behavior by:

Which statement best characterizes cognitive views of learning:

When presented with new information, which of the following is least likely:

The components of the information processing model are:

Using the information processing model of learning, the nurse will:

Modeling behavior is a characteristic of which view of learning:

Which are Bandura's four processes that influence observational learning:

Write a brief response to each part of the question. -Principles of learning a. List three principles of learning b. Explain why you selected each one c. Which one is most important and why you believe it is.