Question 1

Jessica is an apprentice who learns her jewelry making skills by observing others. This type of learning is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) informal learning 
B) implicit learning 
C) modeling 
D) formal learning 
A) informal learning 
B) implicit learning 
C) modeling 
D) formal learning

Question 2

Kristen, a paralegal supervisor, is switching employers, getting married, relocating, and getting a knee replacement all within the next 60 days. It would be helpful for Kristen if she could ________.

Accepted Answer

A) search for a fifth change 
B) recognize that change is inevitable 
C) be angry about all the changes imposed on her 
D) recognize that she is in over her head, and fight the changes 
A) search for a fifth change 
B) recognize that change is inevitable 
C) be angry about all the changes imposed on her 
D) recognize that she is in over her head, and fight the changes

Question 3

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)are used mostly so learners can gather together in one physical location, such as a training room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Terry has a long history of cheating on his expense accounts. As a result he engages in projection by checking extra carefully to see if any of his subordinates are cheating on their expense account.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Lower mental ability and personality traits that detract from concentration tend to enhance how much people learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Jason has a passive learning style so he will most likely acquire new information best by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) physical demonstrations of learning material 
B) studying written material 
C) interacting with other people 
D) being stimulated with bright lights and loud noises 
A) physical demonstrations of learning material 
B) studying written material 
C) interacting with other people 
D) being stimulated with bright lights and loud noises

Question 7

When applying the Golden Personality Type Profiler to learning, ________ individuals prefer to concentrate on logical analysis, whereas ________ individuals prefer to focus on understanding and harmony.

Accepted Answer

A) introverted; extroverted 
B) sensing; intuiting 
C) thinking; feeling 
D) judging; perceiving 
A) introverted; extroverted 
B) sensing; intuiting 
C) thinking; feeling 
D) judging; perceiving

Question 8

One finding of the attribution theory is that people tend to attribute their achievements to good inner qualities, whereas they attribute their failures to adverse factors within the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Jeremy, who is 86 years old, regularly engages in mental workouts so he has a good chance of preserving his ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction 
B) physical fitness 
C) cognitive fitness 
D) e-learning 
A) job satisfaction 
B) physical fitness 
C) cognitive fitness 
D) e-learning

Question 10

Patty disrupted everyone's work with her constant talking and telling jokes in the office, so coworkers finally began just ignoring her and the behavior stopped. This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction 
A) positive reinforcement 
B) negative reinforcement 
C) punishment 
D) extinction

Jessica is an apprentice who learns her jewelry making skills by observing others. This type of learning is called ________.

Kristen, a paralegal supervisor, is switching employers, getting married, relocating, and getting a knee replacement all within the next 60 days. It would be helpful for Kristen if she could ________.

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)are used mostly so learners can gather together in one physical location, such as a training room.

Terry has a long history of cheating on his expense accounts. As a result he engages in projection by checking extra carefully to see if any of his subordinates are cheating on their expense account.

Lower mental ability and personality traits that detract from concentration tend to enhance how much people learn.

Jason has a passive learning style so he will most likely acquire new information best by ________.

When applying the Golden Personality Type Profiler to learning, individuals prefer to concentrate on logical analysis, whereas individuals prefer to focus on understanding and harmony.

One finding of the attribution theory is that people tend to attribute their achievements to good inner qualities, whereas they attribute their failures to adverse factors within the environment.

If Jeremy, who is 86 years old, regularly engages in mental workouts so he has a good chance of preserving his ________.

Patty disrupted everyone's work with her constant talking and telling jokes in the office, so coworkers finally began just ignoring her and the behavior stopped. This is an example of ________.

Human Relations and You

Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Emotional Intelligence, Attitudes, and Happiness

Values and Ethics

Problem Solving and Creativity

Personal Communication Effectiveness

Communication in the Workplace

Specialized Tactics for Getting Along With Others in the Workplace

Managing Conflict

Becoming an Effective Leader

Motivating Others and Developing Teamwork

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Competence

Getting Ahead in Your Career

Developing Good Work Habits

Managing Stress and Personal Problems

Filters

Exam 15: Learning Strategies, Perception, and Life Span Changes

Jessica is an apprentice who learns her jewelry making skills by observing others. This type of learning is called ________.

Kristen, a paralegal supervisor, is switching employers, getting married, relocating, and getting a knee replacement all within the next 60 days. It would be helpful for Kristen if she could ________.

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)are used mostly so learners can gather together in one physical location, such as a training room.

Terry has a long history of cheating on his expense accounts. As a result he engages in projection by checking extra carefully to see if any of his subordinates are cheating on their expense account.

Lower mental ability and personality traits that detract from concentration tend to enhance how much people learn.

Jason has a passive learning style so he will most likely acquire new information best by ________.

When applying the Golden Personality Type Profiler to learning, ________ individuals prefer to concentrate on logical analysis, whereas ________ individuals prefer to focus on understanding and harmony.

One finding of the attribution theory is that people tend to attribute their achievements to good inner qualities, whereas they attribute their failures to adverse factors within the environment.

If Jeremy, who is 86 years old, regularly engages in mental workouts so he has a good chance of preserving his ________.

Patty disrupted everyone's work with her constant talking and telling jokes in the office, so coworkers finally began just ignoring her and the behavior stopped. This is an example of ________.

Human Relations and You

Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Self-Motivation and Goal Setting

Emotional Intelligence, Attitudes, and Happiness

Values and Ethics

Problem Solving and Creativity

Personal Communication Effectiveness

Communication in the Workplace

Specialized Tactics for Getting Along With Others in the Workplace

Managing Conflict

Becoming an Effective Leader

Motivating Others and Developing Teamwork

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Competence

Getting Ahead in Your Career

Developing Good Work Habits

Managing Stress and Personal Problems

Filters

When applying the Golden Personality Type Profiler to learning, individuals prefer to concentrate on logical analysis, whereas individuals prefer to focus on understanding and harmony.