Chapter 4

Question 1

what is experiential learning?

Answer 1

practical, direct and real experiences

Question 2

personal skills

Answer 2

features and qualities which provide you with knowledge understanding and awareness of yourself

Question 3

self concept

Answer 3

way you think about yourself, thoughts, feelings, strengths, weaknesses, abilities, limitations, hopes

Question 4

self esteem

Answer 4

extent to which you value yourself

Question 5

self identity

Answer 5

enduring personality characteristics

Question 6

monitoring

Answer 6

anticipating problems/challenges in achieving goals and judging your performance

Question 7

flexibility

Answer 7

being able to adapt quickly to new or changing situations

Question 8

commitment

Answer 8

practicing principles, values or beliefs constantly

Question 9

time management

Answer 9

process of organising and planning how to divide your time between specific activities

Question 10

decision making

Answer 10

choosing most most likely or right choice from a collection of possible ones

Question 11

decision making influences

Answer 11

authority (religion, parents, law, etc)
emotion (personal feelings)
experience (history)
logic (problem solving)

Question 12

divergence

Answer 12

brainstorming, extended effort, attribute listening, comparing and contrasting, being open to new ideas, judgement

Question 13

convergence

Answer 13

gathering, weeding, organising, weighting, choosing

Question 14

steps in decision making

Answer 14

1. stop and think
2. state problem
3. anticipate desired outcome
4. divergence
5. convergence
6. choose
7. evaluate and adjust