Sandra and her husband are considering the purchase of a new washer and dryer.They don't know much about high efficiency appliances,so they search the Internet,talk to friends and family,and visit several stores so that they can make a good decision.Sandra and her husband are engaged in _____ learning.
A) formal
B) episodic
C) intentional
D) rote
E) avoidance

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Sandra and her husband are intentionally seeking out information to make a good decision about their purchase, so they are engaged in intentional learning. Formal learning refers to structured learning in a classroom setting, episodic learning occurs when we learn from specific events or experiences, rote learning involves memorization without understanding, and avoidance learning occurs when we try to avoid negative consequences. None of these accurately describes Sandra and her husband's learning process.

Sandra and Her Husband Are Considering the Purchase of a New