Chp. 1 Introduction to the study of learning

Question 1

Learning in defined as what?

Answer 1

A process that occurs as the result of experience

Question 2

Which fallacy is most likely to be related to correlational research?

Answer 2

False cause

Question 3

One limitation associated with a qualitative case study would be __________.

Answer 3

hasty generalization

Question 4

Reliability refers to the extent to which a test:

Answer 4

produces a consistent, reproducible measure of performance regardless of testing population.

Question 5

Which “-ism” reflects the idea that experience in the only source of knowledge and learning?

Answer 5

Empiricism

Question 6

Which of the following is a form of self-report assessment?

Answer 6

Questionnaires

Question 7

Which of the following assessments attempts to determine student learning by predicting achievement based on prior achievement and background variables, and then considering performance above or below that expectation?

Answer 7

Value-added

Question 8

Which of the following is true concerning behavior and cognitive theories?

Answer 8

Cognitive theories emphasize the role of learners’ thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and values.

Question 9

A key element for self-regulation is ____________.

Answer 9

choice

Question 10

Research concerned with a high degree of control over extraneous variables but limited in generalization are ______________.

Answer 10

laboratory research