Question 1

It is possible for a company to arrange for informal learning by ________.

Accepted Answer

Informal learning is often achieved through on-the-job experiences and interactions. By organizing the work area in a way that encourages collaboration and knowledge-sharing among employees, a company can facilitate informal learning. Setting up formal classrooms and providing lesson plans are more indicative of formal learning, while testing employees is a means of assessing learning rather than facilitating it.

Question 2

Learning only takes place when it leads to an immediate change in behavior.

Accepted Answer

Learning can lead to a change in behavior, but it does not always need to be immediate. There may be a delay in the application of new knowledge or skills, and learning can also occur without a change in behavior if the individual does not have the opportunity or motivation to apply it.

Question 3

The three features of group learning are ________.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

A study about learning and different sized fonts suggested that ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study about learning and different sized...

Question 5

Store manager Pam is most likely displaying a habit when she ________.

Accepted Answer

Locking the door and setting the security alarm upon leaving is a routine behavior that indicates a habit.

Question 6

Jessica is an apprentice who learns her jewelry making skills by observing others. This type of learning is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Modeling refers to learning by observing and imitating others. In this scenario, Jessica is learning her jewelry making skills by observing others, which falls under the definition of modeling. Option A and D are incorrect because informal learning is self-directed and not necessarily based on observation, whereas formal learning is typically structured and delivered through a structured curriculum. Option B, implicit learning, is not applicable in this scenario as it refers to learning without conscious awareness or intention.

Question 7

An education professor cited in the human relations text believes that information technology is used more effectively to enhance, rather than replace classroom learning.

Accepted Answer

The education professor cited in the human relations text believes that information technology is used more effectively to enhance classroom learning, rather than replace it.

Question 8

A study with students found that increasing font size, within limits, tended to greatly enhance memory of the material presented.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A study with students found that increasing...

Question 9

Cedrick is hired as an ambulance driver which requires driving a vehicle wider than customary for him. On his first two trips, Cedrick hears and feels strong vibrations near the tire because he has driven on the shoulder. Cedrick quickly makes the appropriate adjustments, and no longer encounters the vibrations. His learning was the result of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cedrick is hired as an ambulance driver...

Question 10

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)are used mostly so learners can gather together in one physical location, such as a training room.

Accepted Answer

MOOCs are designed to be accessed online, so learners can participate from anywhere with an internet connection. They are not typically used for in-person gatherings in a physical location.

Question 11

A major force behind the growth of e-learning is that ________.

Accepted Answer

The growth of e-learning is largely due to the fact that nowadays, many employees are geographically dispersed, making it difficult for them to attend traditional classroom-based learning sessions. E-learning provides an alternative that is more flexible and accessible. The other choices are not major drivers of the growth of e-learning.

Question 12

In general e-learning is most effective in delivering ________, whereas classroom training is more effective for learning ________.

Accepted Answer

E-learning is most effective for delivering conceptual subject matter because it allows for self-paced learning and access to a wide range of resources online. Classroom training, on the other hand, is more effective for learning interpersonal skills because it offers direct interaction, real-time feedback, and the opportunity to practice those skills in a group setting.

Question 13

A major contributor to informal learning in a medical setting would be workers ________.

Accepted Answer

Workers sharing information with each other is a typical example of informal learning in a medical setting, as experienced colleagues can pass on their knowledge and skills to their successors. None of the other options pertain to informal learning in a medical setting.

Question 14

When group learning is successful, members of the group are ready to act in the same manner in response to a problem.

Accepted Answer

When group learning is successful, members of the group have gained a shared understanding and set of skills related to the subject matter. This can lead to a greater level of coherence in their actions and responses to problems.

Question 15

The students who benefit the most from e-learning tend to be those who are ________.

Accepted Answer

E-learning requires self-discipline to avoid distractions and stay focused, so students who already possess this quality tend to benefit the most.

Question 16

Several studies suggest that close to 45 percent of what we do every day is based on habits.

Accepted Answer

Several studies have indeed found that a significant portion of our daily behavior is driven by habits. One study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology found that habit formation took an average of 66 days, after which individuals were likely to continue the behavior automatically. Another study in the journal Neuron estimated that habits may account for up to 45 percent of daily behavior.

Question 17

Business owner Robert should use ________ schedules or reinforcement to keep his employees mentally alert and interested.

Accepted Answer

Intermittent schedules of reinforcement have been shown to be the most effective in maintaining employee motivation and engagement. These schedules involve providing rewards or positive reinforcement on a random or occasional basis, rather than on a predictable schedule. This creates an element of surprise and anticipation, which can keep employees mentally alert and interested in their work.

Question 18

To be a good e-learner, you need a lot of self-motivation and self-discipline.

Accepted Answer

E-learning requires a lot of self-motivation and self-discipline as learners have to keep themselves engaged without the traditional classroom structure and also manage their time effectively.

Question 19

Patty disrupted everyone's work with her constant talking and telling jokes in the office, so coworkers finally began just ignoring her and the behavior stopped. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of extinction, where the behavior is no longer reinforced leading to its eventual decrease or cessation. In this case, Patty's behavior of constant talking and telling jokes is no longer positively reinforced through attention from coworkers as they began ignoring her.

Question 20

Biff is 6'3" tall, and the first few times he enters or exits a commuter airplane, he bangs his head on the ceiling. Biff now crouches when entering or exiting a commuter airplane, attesting to the usefulness of classical conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Biff has learned to associate the experience of hitting his head with entering or exiting the airplane, and has therefore modified his behavior to avoid that negative experience by crouching. This is an example of classical conditioning, where a stimulus (entering/exiting the airplane) becomes associated with a response (hitting his head) and leads to a change in behavior (crouching).

Quiz 15: Learning Strategies, Perception, and Life Span Changes