Exam 4: Learning and Transfer of Training

The stimulus generalization approach is more appropriate for open skills as opposed to closed skills.

To promote a learning orientation, trainers should deemphasize competition among trainees, create a community of learning, and allow trainees to make errors.

Which of the following is an example of the internal conditions necessary for learning?

Divergers use concrete experience and active experimentation. They are good at implementing decisions, carrying out plans, and getting involved in new experiences.

For more complex tasks, relatively long rest periods appear to be beneficial for learning.

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

The stimulus generalization approach emphasizes near transfer of training.

Logical verification to increase self-efficacy typically involves ________.

Open skills need to be identically reproduced on the job.

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 ________.

________ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.

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

The learning cycle for a trainee begins with a(n) ________.

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

Learner-learner interaction is most appropriate when learners have to ________.

Which of the following strategies is not appropriate for supporting the transfer of closed skills?

In general, it is best to promote a performance orientation among trainees.

"Not allowing trainees to take an extra break because they were disruptive" is an example of ________, in the context of reinforcement theory.

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

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