Basic Learning Principles

Question 1

Principles

Answer 1

-stimulus to learn
-readiness to learn
-ability to learn
-learning environment

Question 2

Stimulus to Learn: Motivation

Answer 2

The force
-acts on or within a person to cause the person to behave in a particular way

Person does not want to learn
-unlikely learning will occur

Question 3

Stimulus to Learn: Theory

Answer 3

Use a theory
-matches a person’s learning needs and personal preferences

Enhances
-motivation
-learning

Question 4

Social Learning Theory

Answer 4

Consider the characteristics of the learner:
-behavior patterns
-environment

Question 5

Social Learning Theory Cont.

Answer 5

Self-efficacy is the major concept:
-person’s perceived ability to successfully perform a task

Question 6

Social Learning Theory Cont.

Answer 6

Provides guidance to the educator to develop an effective teaching plan

Question 7

Stimulus to Learn: Culture

Answer 7

Respect the pts identity and needs
-age
-religious practices
-social and / or socioeconomic status
-physical appearance

Question 8

Stimulus to Learn: Active Participation

Answer 8

Implies an eagerness
-acquire knowledge or skill
Retain
-10% read
-90% speak and do

Question 9

Readiness to Learn: Attentional Set

Answer 9

Mentally and Physically
-learner is prepared to learn

Question 10

Readiness to Learn: Attentional Set cont.

Answer 10

Positive Factors
-comfortable environment
-presence of family may be useful

Question 11

Readiness to Learn: Attentional Set

Answer 11

Obstacles
-physical
-anxiety - high
-environment distractions
-presence of family

Question 12

Readiness to Learn: Psychosocial Adaptation

Answer 12

Process
Assists the pt after an incident
-illness
-injury

Question 13

Psychosocial Adaptation

Answer 13

Grieving
Allows the the pt:
-accept the reality of their illness or injury
-adapt to the new normal

Question 14

Psychosocial Adaptation cont.

Answer 14

Emotions:
-severe anxiety, stress, or emotional pain can interfere with learning
-a mild level of anxiety can enhance learning, provides motivation

Question 15

Ability to Learn: Developmental Capability

Answer 15

-Cognitive development affects the person’s ability to learn

Question 16

Ability to Learn: Developmental Capability cont.

Answer 16

Without proper physiological, motor, language, and social development
-many types of learning cannot take place

Question 17

Ability to Learn: Children

Answer 17

The developmental stage of a child determines:
-capability to learn
-types of behaviors that children can learn

Question 18

Ability to Learn: Children cont.

Answer 18

Infant:
-hold infant firmly while smiling and speaking softly to convey sense of trust

Question 19

Ability to Learn: Children cont.

Answer 19

Toddler:
-use play to teach procedure or activity
(e.g. applying bandage to doll)
-utilize simple words

Question 20

Ability to Learn: Children cont.

Answer 20

Preschooler:
-use simple explanations and demonstrations

Question 21

Ability to Learn: Children cont.

Answer 21

School-Age:
-teach psychomotor skills needed to maintain health
-offer opportunities to discuss health problems and answer questions

Question 22

Ability to Learn: Children cont.

Answer 22

Adolescent:
-use teaching as collaborative activity
-allow adolescents to make decisions about health and health promotions

Question 23

Ability to Learn: Adults

Answer 23

Self-Directed:
-critically think
-direct their own learning

Question 24

Ability to Learn: Adult cont.

Answer 24

Patient-Centered:
collaborate with adults