Question 1

The working storage and semantic encoding processes of learning both relate to short-term memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Closed skills are highly influenced by managers, peers, and the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ is a learning process that involves identifying learned material in long-term memory and using it to influence performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalizing 
B)  Semantic encoding 
C)  Retrieval 
D)  Gratifying 
A)  Generalizing 
B)  Semantic encoding 
C)  Retrieval 
D)  Gratifying

Question 4

It is best to include a combination of examples and practice, rather than all practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe what are meant by self-efficacy beliefs and how they can be enhanced in a training context.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy relates to an individual's

Question 6

Which of the following examples best reflects an attitude as a learning outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  State three reasons for following company safety procedures. 
B)  Design and code a computer program that meets customer requirements. 
C)  Gain a greater appreciation for work-life balance. 
D)  Shoot a gun and consistently hit a small moving target. 
A)  State three reasons for following company safety procedures. 
B)  Design and code a computer program that meets customer requirements. 
C)  Gain a greater appreciation for work-life balance. 
D)  Shoot a gun and consistently hit a small moving target.

Question 7

Providing self-management training is an example of an internal learning condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Recognizing employees' preferences regarding how they want to learn is not advisable. 
B)  It is important to realize that for training to be effective, both learning and transfer of training are needed. 
C)  Transfer of training is to be considered only after the completion of training. 
D)  Transfer of training involves having employees who already have mastered the learning outcomes demonstrate them for trainees. 
A)  Recognizing employees' preferences regarding how they want to learn is not advisable. 
B)  It is important to realize that for training to be effective, both learning and transfer of training are needed. 
C)  Transfer of training is to be considered only after the completion of training. 
D)  Transfer of training involves having employees who already have mastered the learning outcomes demonstrate them for trainees.

Question 9

Describe how trainers can create a learning orientation among trainees in contrast to a performance orientation. (Be sure to define learning orientation and performance orientation in your answer to demonstrate your understanding of these concepts.)

Accepted Answer

People with a learning orientation view

Question 10

Describe the principles of adult learning theory (andragogy) and their implications for training design and delivery.

Accepted Answer

Adult learning theory, also called andra

Question 11

Good decisiveness, practical application of ideas, and hypothetical deductive reasoning are characteristics of individuals with a _____ learning style.

Accepted Answer

A)  converger 
B)  diverger 
C)  assimilator 
D)  accommodator 
A)  converger 
B)  diverger 
C)  assimilator 
D)  accommodator

Question 12

In error management training, trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and should largely be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following creates a learning orientation in trainees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphasizing trained task performance 
B)  Emphasizing competition among trainees 
C)  Ensuring trainees completely avoid errors and mistakes 
D)  Allowing trainees to experiment with new knowledge and skills 
A)  Emphasizing trained task performance 
B)  Emphasizing competition among trainees 
C)  Ensuring trainees completely avoid errors and mistakes 
D)  Allowing trainees to experiment with new knowledge and skills

Question 14

Juan, an operations manager has been assigned to train a group of older employees in the logistics department. He has to train them to use new computer software. He begins by reminding them that they were quick in learning the old software. Juan is trying to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the employees' self-efficacy 
B)  deter expectancies of the employees 
C)  create motor reproduction 
D)  raise the valence of the behavior 
A)  increase the employees' self-efficacy 
B)  deter expectancies of the employees 
C)  create motor reproduction 
D)  raise the valence of the behavior

Question 15

Name and describe the three ways employees can learn through interaction.

Accepted Answer

Employees learn best through interaction

Question 16

Identical elements are maximized when the learning environment matches the trainee as closely as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the context of expectancy theory, _____ relates to trainees' beliefs that they perform the trained skill.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  valance 
A)  expectancy 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  self-efficacy 
D)  valance

Question 18

Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  state or describe previously stored information 
B)  apply generalizable concepts and rules to solve complex problems 
C)  execute a physical action with precision and timing 
D)  choose a personal course of action 
A)  state or describe previously stored information 
B)  apply generalizable concepts and rules to solve complex problems 
C)  execute a physical action with precision and timing 
D)  choose a personal course of action

Question 19

Individuals with a learning orientation find that errors and mistakes cause anxiety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Behavior modification is a training method that is primarily based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal setting theory 
B)  information processing theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  reinforcement theory 
A)  goal setting theory 
B)  information processing theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  reinforcement theory

The working storage and semantic encoding processes of learning both relate to short-term memory.

Closed skills are highly influenced by managers, peers, and the work environment.

_____ is a learning process that involves identifying learned material in long-term memory and using it to influence performance.

It is best to include a combination of examples and practice, rather than all practice.

Describe what are meant by self-efficacy beliefs and how they can be enhanced in a training context.

Which of the following examples best reflects an attitude as a learning outcome?

Providing self-management training is an example of an internal learning condition.

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Describe how trainers can create a learning orientation among trainees in contrast to a performance orientation. (Be sure to define learning orientation and performance orientation in your answer to demonstrate your understanding of these concepts.)

Describe the principles of adult learning theory (andragogy) and their implications for training design and delivery.

Good decisiveness, practical application of ideas, and hypothetical deductive reasoning are characteristics of individuals with a _____ learning style.

In error management training, trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and should largely be avoided.

Which of the following creates a learning orientation in trainees?

Juan, an operations manager has been assigned to train a group of older employees in the logistics department. He has to train them to use new computer software. He begins by reminding them that they were quick in learning the old software. Juan is trying to _____.

Name and describe the three ways employees can learn through interaction.

Identical elements are maximized when the learning environment matches the trainee as closely as possible.

In the context of expectancy theory, _____ relates to trainees' beliefs that they perform the trained skill.

Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to _____.

Individuals with a learning orientation find that errors and mistakes cause anxiety.

Behavior modification is a training method that is primarily based on _____.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

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Program Design

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Exam 4: Learning and Transfer of Training

The working storage and semantic encoding processes of learning both relate to short-term memory.

Closed skills are highly influenced by managers, peers, and the work environment.

_____ is a learning process that involves identifying learned material in long-term memory and using it to influence performance.

It is best to include a combination of examples and practice, rather than all practice.

Describe what are meant by self-efficacy beliefs and how they can be enhanced in a training context.

Which of the following examples best reflects an attitude as a learning outcome?

Providing self-management training is an example of an internal learning condition.

Which of the following statements is true of training?

Describe how trainers can create a learning orientation among trainees in contrast to a performance orientation. (Be sure to define learning orientation and performance orientation in your answer to demonstrate your understanding of these concepts.)

Describe the principles of adult learning theory (andragogy) and their implications for training design and delivery.

Good decisiveness, practical application of ideas, and hypothetical deductive reasoning are characteristics of individuals with a _____ learning style.

In error management training, trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and should largely be avoided.

Which of the following creates a learning orientation in trainees?

Juan, an operations manager has been assigned to train a group of older employees in the logistics department. He has to train them to use new computer software. He begins by reminding them that they were quick in learning the old software. Juan is trying to _____.

Name and describe the three ways employees can learn through interaction.

Identical elements are maximized when the learning environment matches the trainee as closely as possible.

In the context of expectancy theory, _____ relates to trainees' beliefs that they perform the trained skill.

Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to _____.

Individuals with a learning orientation find that errors and mistakes cause anxiety.

Behavior modification is a training method that is primarily based on _____.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Traini

Filters