Human Behavior Flashcards
Why is control of human behavior important to instructors?
Behavior is the result of a person satisfying needs. When those needs are met the instructor can channel the student’s motivation towards learning skills through education, experience, practice and study.
Instructor is in an important position to help and influence the student towards reaching their goal.
What are the five basic human needs and how do they relate to behavior and learning?
PSSES
Physical Safety Social Esteem Self-fulfillment
What are the defense mechanisms?
DR DR FR CARP
Denial Resignation Displacement - take out on other person Rationalization - making excuses; "not enough time to study" Fantasy/flight Repression Compensation - emphasize a strength Aggression Reaction formation - fake a belief Projection - blame; "instructor's fault"
How can an instructor provide a more positive and efficient learning experience?
DCPTE
Devise a plan of action
Create positive student-instructor relationship
Present information effectively
Transfer responsibility to the student as learning occurs
Evaluate student learning and teaching effectiveness
What are the elements of communication?
SSR
Source
Symbol
Receiver
What are the barriers to effective communication?
COIL
Confusion between the symbol and the symbolized object
Overuse of abstractions
Interference – physiological, environmental and psychological
Lack of common experience; the greatest single barrier to effective communication
How can an instructor promote effective listening?
BiG RTLLR
Be calm Guard against daydreaming Responsible for listening Take notes Listen for main ideas Listen to understand, not refute Ready to listen
What obstacles may prevent learning during flight instruction?
LAPIF
Lack of interest Apathy Physical - discomfort, fatigue, anxiety Impatience to do more interesting operations Feelings of unfair treatment
