Question 1

The conditioning process includes three distinct yet connected concepts. Under which concept would a trainer reward each step as the trainee masters it in completing a complex task?

Accepted Answer

A)  shaping 
B)  generalization 
C)  chaining and generalization 
D)  shaping and chaining

Question 2

How is the concept of training motivation defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  trainees' beliefs about how their behaviour is controlled 
B)  the direction, intensity, and persistence of learning-directed behaviour 
C)  the motivation that stems from a direct relationship between a worker and the task 
D)  the relationship between worker, task, and valence

Question 3

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

Question 4

If a trainer wants to use Fleming's model and make use of all four learning styles, then which of the following should be included in the training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  visual, aural/auditory, read/write, and knowledge 
B)  visual, aural/auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic 
C)  abstract conceptualization, active experimentation, concrete experience, and reflective observation 
D)  converging, diverging, assimilating, accommodating

Question 5

Compare and contrast andragogy and pedagogy and describe the six core assumptions about the adult learner.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

"Adult learning" should be self-directed and problem centred and should take into account the learner's existing knowledge and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Conditioning theory suggests that trainees should be encouraged and reinforced throughout the training process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If a trainer wants to make sure that a training program is appropriate for trainees' learning styles and most of the trainees prefer concrete experience and reflective observation, what learning style should the trainer focus on?

Accepted Answer

A)  converging 
B)  accommodating 
C)  assimilating 
D)  diverging

Question 9

According to Robert Gagné, which of the following is generally related to the learning outcomes associated with intellectual skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  being able recall the capital of Argentina 
B)  being able to remember the last three Stanley Cup winners 
C)  being able to recite the alphabet 
D)  being able to operate a tractor

Question 10

Where does workplace learning come from according to the 70-20-10 model?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 percent from relationships and interactions with others, 20 percent from on-the-job experiences and assignments, and 10 percent from formal learning activities and events 
B)  70 percent from on-the-job experiences and assignments, 20 percent from formal learning activities and events, and 10 percent from relationships and interactions with others 
C)  70 percent from on-the-job experiences and assignments, 20 percent from relationships and interactions with others, and 10 percent from formal learning activities and events 
D)  70 percent from formal learning activities and events, 20 from on-the-job experiences and assignments, and 10 percent from relationships and interactions with others

Question 11

What is the first stage of the ACT theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge compilation 
B)  declarative knowledge 
C)  procedural knowledge 
D)  knowledge acquisition

Question 12

The 70-20-10 model states that 70 percent of workplace learning comes from on-the-job experiences, 20 percent comes from education, and 10 percent from formal learning activities and events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Email is the most used method for informal learning followed by accessing information from the organization's intranet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Question 15

Compare and contrast Kolb's and Fleming's models of learning styles.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

According to Robert Gagné, learning outcomes associated with training can be classified into five general categories: declarative knowledge, intellectual skills, cognitive strategies, motor skills, and procedural knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Question 18

Which of the following points is NOT supported by material in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training is simply the means for accomplishing the goal. 
B)  Training is the process of acquiring knowledge and skills. 
C)  Training occurs when a new behaviour has been learned and it can be thought of as a skill. 
D)  Training is the distal goal of training and development.

Question 19

Marie, a recent graduate from an automotive college, believes she can rebuild a car engine without much difficulty. Marie's belief in her ability to complete the task successfully is referred to as "generalized transfer of learning."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Fleming, an individual's learning style is a function of how she gathers information and how she processes information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Learning and Motivation

The conditioning process includes three distinct yet connected concepts. Under which concept would a trainer reward each step as the trainee masters it in completing a complex task?

How is the concept of training motivation defined?

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

If a trainer wants to use Fleming's model and make use of all four learning styles, then which of the following should be included in the training program?

Compare and contrast andragogy and pedagogy and describe the six core assumptions about the adult learner.

"Adult learning" should be self-directed and problem centred and should take into account the learner's existing knowledge and experience.

Conditioning theory suggests that trainees should be encouraged and reinforced throughout the training process.

If a trainer wants to make sure that a training program is appropriate for trainees' learning styles and most of the trainees prefer concrete experience and reflective observation, what learning style should the trainer focus on?

According to Robert Gagné, which of the following is generally related to the learning outcomes associated with intellectual skills?

Where does workplace learning come from according to the 70-20-10 model?

What is the first stage of the ACT theory?

The 70-20-10 model states that 70 percent of workplace learning comes from on-the-job experiences, 20 percent comes from education, and 10 percent from formal learning activities and events.

Email is the most used method for informal learning followed by accessing information from the organization's intranet.

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

Compare and contrast Kolb's and Fleming's models of learning styles.

According to Robert Gagné, learning outcomes associated with training can be classified into five general categories: declarative knowledge, intellectual skills, cognitive strategies, motor skills, and procedural knowledge.

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?

Which of the following points is NOT supported by material in the textbook?

Marie, a recent graduate from an automotive college, believes she can rebuild a car engine without much difficulty. Marie's belief in her ability to complete the task successfully is referred to as "generalized transfer of learning."

According to Fleming, an individual's learning style is a function of how she gathers information and how she processes information.