Question 1

Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

Accepted Answer

A)  Late in the skill acquisition phase 
B)  Early in the skills acquisition phase 
C)  At all phases of skill acquisition 
D)  They are never good predictors 
A)  Late in the skill acquisition phase 
B)  Early in the skills acquisition phase 
C)  At all phases of skill acquisition 
D)  They are never good predictors

Question 2

In choosing between whole versus part learning:

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole learning is always better than part learning 
B)  Part learning is always better then whole learning 
C)  The choice depends on the nature of the task to be learned 
D)  It simply does not matter which method you select 
A)  Whole learning is always better than part learning 
B)  Part learning is always better then whole learning 
C)  The choice depends on the nature of the task to be learned 
D)  It simply does not matter which method you select

Question 3

Practice alone will make for a strong association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following has to do with the ability to directly apply,back on the job,what has been learned in training with little or no modification?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive transfer 
B)  near transfer 
C)  far transfer 
D)  immediate transfer 
A)  positive transfer 
B)  near transfer 
C)  far transfer 
D)  immediate transfer

Question 5

Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide support in the work environment 
B)  Develop and state only general learning objectives 
C)  Provide opportunity to perform what is learned on the job 
D)  Use a variety of examples including both positive and negative examples 
A)  Provide support in the work environment 
B)  Develop and state only general learning objectives 
C)  Provide opportunity to perform what is learned on the job 
D)  Use a variety of examples including both positive and negative examples

Question 6

Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Myers-Briggs Theory 
B)  Maslow's Theory 
C)  Gagne-Brigg's Theory 
D)  Senge's Social Leaning Theory 
A)  Myers-Briggs Theory 
B)  Maslow's Theory 
C)  Gagne-Brigg's Theory 
D)  Senge's Social Leaning Theory

Question 8

Suppose an attribute-treatment interaction was found between the type of computer training provided (lecture versus self-paced)and the learning styles of different trainees.In particular,trainees who were strong in Abstract Conceptualization (AC)did much better in the self-paced training than did trainees who scored lower on this attribute.Based on this,if the trainer wants the most effective outcomes possible,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  all trainees should receive lecture-based training 
B)  all trainees should receive self-paced training 
C)  trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the self-paced training
Condition 
D)  trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the lecture-based training 
A)  all trainees should receive lecture-based training 
B)  all trainees should receive self-paced training 
C)  trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the self-paced training
Condition 
D)  trainees who score low on AC should not be placed in the lecture-based training

Question 9

If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The law of effect 
B)  Contiguity 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Practice 
A)  The law of effect 
B)  Contiguity 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Practice

Question 11

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are highly motivated to learn 
B)  The tend to focus on getting good grades 
C)  If told the sky is bright green they will go outside and look for themselves 
D)  They tend to be practical and are interested in relevant content 
A)  They are highly motivated to learn 
B)  The tend to focus on getting good grades 
C)  If told the sky is bright green they will go outside and look for themselves 
D)  They tend to be practical and are interested in relevant content

Question 13

James and Galbraith's seven primary perceptual preferences include:

Accepted Answer

A)  The vark 
B)  Reflective and perceptive 
C)  Aural, visual and olfactory 
D)  Thinking and sensing 
A)  The vark 
B)  Reflective and perceptive 
C)  Aural, visual and olfactory 
D)  Thinking and sensing

Question 14

Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

In choosing between whole versus part learning:

Practice alone will make for a strong association.

Which of the following has to do with the ability to directly apply,back on the job,what has been learned in training with little or no modification?

Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

James and Galbraith's seven primary perceptual preferences include:

Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

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Ability and self-efficacy are better predictors of performance:

In choosing between whole versus part learning:

Practice alone will make for a strong association.

Which of the following has to do with the ability to directly apply,back on the job,what has been learned in training with little or no modification?

Increasing the likelihood that training will transfer back to the job uses all of the following except?

Component task achievement means that each task must be fully completed before the entire task is performed correctly.

The theory of instruction that focuses on the kinds of things people learn and how they learn them,arguing that there is not one best way to learn everything is known as:

If a trainee views training as a remedial event they will learn less than if they view it as an opportunity to advance.

When learning a new language,pairing a new word with a picture of an object is an example of:

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training will always decrease a trainee's motivation to learn.

Which of the following is true of 'traditional' learners?

James and Galbraith's seven primary perceptual preferences include:

Gagne's five categories of human performance are all pretty much the same,just with different names.

Experiencing negative events on the job prior to training can have a negative impact on a person's performance in a training program.

Introduction to Human Resource Development

Influences on Employee Behavior

Assessing HRD Needs

Designing Effective HRD Programs

Implementing HRD Programs

Evaluating HRD Programs

Employee Socialization and Orientation

Skills and Technical Training

Coaching and Performance Management

Employee Counseling and Wellness Services

Career Management and Development

Management Development

Organization Development and Change

HRD and Diversity: Diversity Training and Beyond

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