Chapter Three

Question 1

True or False

Social cognitive theory involves three key components observation, self efficacy and feedback

Answer 1

False.

self monitoring not feedback

Question 2

True or False

pedagogy is the traditional approach used to educate children youth and adults

Answer 2

false

only children and youth

Question 3

what is part of the broad categories of learning outcomes developed by kurt kraiger and colleagues?

Answer 3

affective outcomes

Question 4

wht is the first stage of ACT theory?

Answer 4

declarative knowledge

Question 5

what concept best describes a hockey players beleif that they are able to score two goals in one game?

Answer 5

self - efficacy

Question 6

Self-regulation

Answer 6

Managing one’s own behaviour through a series of internal processes

Question 7

Self-regulated learning

Answer 7

The use of affective cognitive, and behavioural processes during a learning experience to reach a desired level of achievement

Question 8

Self-regulation prompts

Answer 8

Asking trainees questions about their learning, goals,and goal progress to encourage self-regulation during training

Question 9

Andragogy

Answer 9

An adult-oriented approach to learning that takes into account the differences between adult and child learners

Question 10

Pedagogy

Answer 10

The traditional approach to learning used to educate children and youth

Question 11

Motivation

Answer 11

The degree of persistent effort that one directs toward a goal

Question 12

Extrinsic motivation

Answer 12

Motivation that stems from factors in the external environment such as pay, fringe benefits, and company policies

Question 13

Intrinsic motivation

Answer 13

Motivation that stems from a direct relationship between a worker and the task

Question 14

Needs

Answer 14

Physiological and psychological desires

Question 15

Goal

Answer 15

The object or aim of an action

Question 16

Distal goal

Answer 16

A long term or end goal

Question 17

Proximal goal

Answer 17

A short term goal or sub goal

Question 18

Goal oriented

Answer 18

A dis-positional or situational goal preference in achievement situations

Question 19

Learning goal orientation (LGO)

Answer 19

A focus on developing competence by acquiring new skills and mastering new tasks

Question 20

Prove performance goal orientation (PPGO)

Answer 20

A focus on favourable judgments from others for one’s performance outcomes

Question 21

Avoid performance goal orientation (APGO)

Answer 21

A focus on avoiding negative judgments from others for one’s performance outcomes

Question 22

Learning goals

Answer 22

Process-oriented goals that focus on the learning process

Question 23

Performance goals

Answer 23

Outcome-oriented goals that focus on the achievement of specific performance outcomes

Question 24

Training Motivation

Answer 24

The direction, intensity, and persistence of learning-directed behaviour in training contexts

Question 25

Locus of control

Answer 25

People’s beliefs about whether their behaviour is controlled mainly by internal or external forces

Question 26

Achievement Motivation

Answer 26

The desire to perform challenging tasks

Question 27

Conscientiousness

Answer 27

The degree to which a person is responsible and achievement-oriented

Question 28

Job involvement

Answer 28

The degree to which an individual identifies psychologically with work, and the importance of work to their self image

Question 29

Self-efficacy

Answer 29

Beliefs that people have about their ability to successfully perform a specific task

Question 30

Observation

Answer 30

Learning by observing the actions of others and the consequences

Question 31

Social learning

Answer 31

Learning through interactions with others

Question 32

Generalization

Answer 32

The conditional response occurs in circumstances different from those during learning

Question 33

Chaining

Answer 33

The reinforcement of entire sequences of a task

Question 34

Shaping

Answer 34

The reinforcement of each step in a process until it is mastered

Question 35

What is the Conditional Theory?

Answer 35

The basic idea is that a stimulus or a cue is performed, followed by a response, which is then followed by a positive or negative consequence. (like on HIMYM, whenever Barney sneezed, he would then suggest Chinese food, and after years of this, every time he sneezed Marshal craved Chinese food)

Question 36

What is the social cognitive theory?

Answer 36

The central premise is social learning, which involves learning through others. Social Cognitive theory involves three key components: Observation, self efficacy, and self regulation

Question 37

Learning styles

Answer 37

The way in which an individual gathers information and processes and evaluates it during the learning process

Question 38

Procedural knowledge

Answer 38

The learner has mastered the task and performance is automatic and habitual

Question 39

Knowledge compilation

Answer 39

Integrating tasks into sequences to simplify and streamline the task

Question 40

Declaration knowledge

Answer 40

Knowledge, facts and information

Question 41

Resource allocation theory

Answer 41

Individuals possess limited cognitive resources that can be used to learn a new task

Question 42

ACT Theory

Answer 42

Learning takes place in three stages that are known as declarative knowledge, knowledge compilation, and procedural knowledge or proceduralization

Question 43

Learning

Answer 43

The process of acquiring knowledge and skills, and a change in individual behaviour as a result of some experience

Question 44

What are Kolb’s learning styles?

Answer 44

Diverging - different points of view and action
Converging- problem solving and practical application
Assimilating - integrating info into logic and theory
Accommodating- hands on experience