Question 1

In which two ways are motivation theories categorized

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic and intrinsic theories 
B) process and need theories 
C) mastery and performance theories 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy and expectancy theory 
A) extrinsic and intrinsic theories 
B) process and need theories 
C) mastery and performance theories 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy and expectancy theory

Question 2

Skinner and the behaviourist school of psychology believe that learning is a result of reward and punishment contingencies that follow a response to a stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A trainee's cognitive abilities influence how much and how quickly a trainee will learn,impacting actual job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which psychologist's theories support the following statement: "Learning is a relatively permanent change in behaviour in response to a particular stimulus or set of stimuli"

Accepted Answer

A) Alfred Adler 
B) Burrhus Frederic Skinner 
C) Clayton Paul Alderfer 
D) Sigmund Freud 
A) Alfred Adler 
B) Burrhus Frederic Skinner 
C) Clayton Paul Alderfer 
D) Sigmund Freud

Question 5

What additional input must be incorporated into social cognitive theory for observed behaviours to be attempted

Accepted Answer

A) self-motivation 
B) self-assessment 
C) self-regulation 
D) self-efficacy 
A) self-motivation 
B) self-assessment 
C) self-regulation 
D) self-efficacy

Question 6

Francois,a university professor,feels great pride when he sees his students graduate with top marks.From a motivation perspective,this type of motivation is said to be intrinsic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Learning goals are "process-oriented" and focus on the learning process.Performance goals,on the other hand,are "outcome-oriented goals," thus focusing attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the expectancy theory,the energy a person directs toward an activity is a direct result of a number of factors.These factors are known as expectancy,self-actualization,and valence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You have been asked to write a short report highlighting key points on how condition theory principles may be used in training.Which of the following points is NOT likely to be included in your report

Accepted Answer

A) training material should be broken up into logical parts 
B) trainees should be rewarded and encouraged throughout the training process 
C) generalization means that the conditioned response occurs in circumstances different from those in the training environment 
D) trainees should only be rewarded when they are able to generalize concepts learned in the training process 
A) training material should be broken up into logical parts 
B) trainees should be rewarded and encouraged throughout the training process 
C) generalization means that the conditioned response occurs in circumstances different from those in the training environment 
D) trainees should only be rewarded when they are able to generalize concepts learned in the training process

Question 10

John wants to be a member of Canada's Olympic hockey team in ten years.What kind of goal is John pursuing

Accepted Answer

A) mastery 
B) distal 
C) proximal 
D) performance 
A) mastery 
B) distal 
C) proximal 
D) performance

Question 11

Observational learning requires four key elements: attention,retention,reproduction,and reinforcement.What type of activity is associated with reproduction

Accepted Answer

A) employees must be aware and observe the behaviour 
B) employees must observe and encode the behaviour 
C) employees must practise and rehearse the behaviour 
D) employees must continue to apply the behaviour 
A) employees must be aware and observe the behaviour 
B) employees must observe and encode the behaviour 
C) employees must practise and rehearse the behaviour 
D) employees must continue to apply the behaviour

Question 12

Peter will be able to graduate from university in four years if he takes 40 university-level courses.This type of goal should be classified as a proximal goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compare and contrast the need theories developed by Maslow and Alderfer.

Accepted Answer

Maslow developed a hierarchy of five nee

Question 14

Need theories have important implications for training and development because employees' needs are the only factors that should be considered when designing a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to goal orientation

Accepted Answer

A) mastery goals are needs-oriented and focus on learning processes 
B) mastery or performance goals have no impact on learning outcomes 
C) goal orientation may influence task performance as well as cognitive, affective, and motivational processes 
D) when learning to perform a new task, setting a difficult performance outcome goal has been found to be detrimental for performance 
A) mastery goals are needs-oriented and focus on learning processes 
B) mastery or performance goals have no impact on learning outcomes 
C) goal orientation may influence task performance as well as cognitive, affective, and motivational processes 
D) when learning to perform a new task, setting a difficult performance outcome goal has been found to be detrimental for performance

Question 16

Drawing on Gagné's classification scheme,Kurt Kraiger and colleagues developed a multidimensional classification scheme of learning outcomes.What outcomes would Kraiger and colleagues include under their "affective outcomes" scheme

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge organization and declarative knowledge outcomes 
B) attitudinal and motivational outcomes 
C) technical or motor skills and compilation outcomes 
D) cognitive and declarative outcomes 
A) knowledge organization and declarative knowledge outcomes 
B) attitudinal and motivational outcomes 
C) technical or motor skills and compilation outcomes 
D) cognitive and declarative outcomes

In which two ways are motivation theories categorized

Skinner and the behaviourist school of psychology believe that learning is a result of reward and punishment contingencies that follow a response to a stimulus.

A trainee's cognitive abilities influence how much and how quickly a trainee will learn,impacting actual job performance.

Which psychologist's theories support the following statement: "Learning is a relatively permanent change in behaviour in response to a particular stimulus or set of stimuli"

What additional input must be incorporated into social cognitive theory for observed behaviours to be attempted

Francois,a university professor,feels great pride when he sees his students graduate with top marks.From a motivation perspective,this type of motivation is said to be intrinsic.

Learning goals are "process-oriented" and focus on the learning process.Performance goals,on the other hand,are "outcome-oriented goals," thus focusing attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes.

According to the expectancy theory,the energy a person directs toward an activity is a direct result of a number of factors.These factors are known as expectancy,self-actualization,and valence.

You have been asked to write a short report highlighting key points on how condition theory principles may be used in training.Which of the following points is NOT likely to be included in your report

John wants to be a member of Canada's Olympic hockey team in ten years.What kind of goal is John pursuing

Observational learning requires four key elements: attention,retention,reproduction,and reinforcement.What type of activity is associated with reproduction

Peter will be able to graduate from university in four years if he takes 40 university-level courses.This type of goal should be classified as a proximal goal.

Compare and contrast the need theories developed by Maslow and Alderfer.

Need theories have important implications for training and development because employees' needs are the only factors that should be considered when designing a training program.

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to goal orientation

Drawing on Gagné's classification scheme,Kurt Kraiger and colleagues developed a multidimensional classification scheme of learning outcomes.What outcomes would Kraiger and colleagues include under their "affective outcomes" scheme

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

On The Job Training Methods

Technology Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 3: Learning and Motivation

In which two ways are motivation theories categorized

Skinner and the behaviourist school of psychology believe that learning is a result of reward and punishment contingencies that follow a response to a stimulus.

A trainee's cognitive abilities influence how much and how quickly a trainee will learn,impacting actual job performance.

Which psychologist's theories support the following statement: "Learning is a relatively permanent change in behaviour in response to a particular stimulus or set of stimuli"

What additional input must be incorporated into social cognitive theory for observed behaviours to be attempted

Francois,a university professor,feels great pride when he sees his students graduate with top marks.From a motivation perspective,this type of motivation is said to be intrinsic.

Learning goals are "process-oriented" and focus on the learning process.Performance goals,on the other hand,are "outcome-oriented goals," thus focusing attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes.

According to the expectancy theory,the energy a person directs toward an activity is a direct result of a number of factors.These factors are known as expectancy,self-actualization,and valence.

You have been asked to write a short report highlighting key points on how condition theory principles may be used in training.Which of the following points is NOT likely to be included in your report

John wants to be a member of Canada's Olympic hockey team in ten years.What kind of goal is John pursuing

Observational learning requires four key elements: attention,retention,reproduction,and reinforcement.What type of activity is associated with reproduction

Peter will be able to graduate from university in four years if he takes 40 university-level courses.This type of goal should be classified as a proximal goal.

Compare and contrast the need theories developed by Maslow and Alderfer.

Need theories have important implications for training and development because employees' needs are the only factors that should be considered when designing a training program.

Which of the following statements is correct in relation to goal orientation

Drawing on Gagné's classification scheme,Kurt Kraiger and colleagues developed a multidimensional classification scheme of learning outcomes.What outcomes would Kraiger and colleagues include under their "affective outcomes" scheme

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

On The Job Training Methods

Technology Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

Filters