Question 1

In error management training,trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and hence they must be completely avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

_____ 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 C

Question 3

Recognizing that employees have preferences regarding how they want to learn is a good practice in training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Learning will occur if employees practice only by talking about what they are expected to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The stimulus generalization approach emphasizes near transfer of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the underlying assumptions of Knowles's adult learning theory?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm Knowles is most frequently assoc

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of closed skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require the trainee to adapt the general principles to fit a wide range of circumstances. 
B)  They refer to training objectives that are linked to general learning principles. 
C)  They refer to training objectives that are linked to learning specific skills that are to be identically produced by the trainee on their job. 
D)  They are more difficult to train than open skills. 
A)  They require the trainee to adapt the general principles to fit a wide range of circumstances. 
B)  They refer to training objectives that are linked to general learning principles. 
C)  They refer to training objectives that are linked to learning specific skills that are to be identically produced by the trainee on their job. 
D)  They are more difficult to train than open skills.

Question 8

Closed skills include prescribed behaviors that are highly influenced by managers,peers,and the work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Kenneth,an operations manager has been assigned to train a group of older employees in the logistics department.He has to train them to use the new computer software which was installed recently.He does so by reminding them that they were quick in learning to use the previous software.Kenneth is typically 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identical elements theory does not encourage transfer where the learning environment and the training environment are not necessarily identical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ relates to the learner's decision regarding what information to attend to,how to remember,and how to solve problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive strategy 
B)  Motor skill 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Verbal information 
A)  Cognitive strategy 
B)  Motor skill 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Verbal information

Question 13

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 14

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 15

Which of the following examples best reflects 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)  Choose to respond to all incoming mail within 24 hours. 
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)  Choose to respond to all incoming mail within 24 hours. 
D)  Shoot a gun and consistently hit a small moving target.

Question 16

_____ is a person's judgment about whether he or she can successfully learn knowledge and skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-concept 
A)  Self-efficacy 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Self-esteem 
D)  Self-concept

Question 17

Developing a computer program that meets customer specifications is an example of an intellectual skills learning outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In learning,it is best to include a combination of examples and practice,rather than all practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ refers to individual control over one's thinking.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modeling 
B)  Instrumentality 
C)  Valence 
D)  Metacognition 
A)  Modeling 
B)  Instrumentality 
C)  Valence 
D)  Metacognition

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In error management training,trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and hence they must be completely avoided.

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

Recognizing that employees have preferences regarding how they want to learn is a good practice in training.

Learning will occur if employees practice only by talking about what they are expected to do.

The stimulus generalization approach emphasizes near transfer of training.

What are the underlying assumptions of Knowles's adult learning theory?

Which of the following statements is true of closed skills?

Closed skills include prescribed behaviors that are highly influenced by managers,peers,and the work environment.

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

Identical elements theory does not encourage transfer where the learning environment and the training environment are not necessarily identical.

_____ relates to the learner's decision regarding what information to attend to,how to remember,and how to solve problems.

Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to:

Which of the following creates a learning orientation in trainees?

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

_____ is a person's judgment about whether he or she can successfully learn knowledge and skills.

Developing a computer program that meets customer specifications is an example of an intellectual skills learning outcome.

In learning,it is best to include a combination of examples and practice,rather than all practice.

_____ refers to individual control over one's thinking.

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

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 Training and Development

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Exam 4: Learning and Transfer of Training

In error management training,trainees are instructed that errors hamper learning and hence they must be completely avoided.

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

Recognizing that employees have preferences regarding how they want to learn is a good practice in training.

Learning will occur if employees practice only by talking about what they are expected to do.

The stimulus generalization approach emphasizes near transfer of training.

What are the underlying assumptions of Knowles's adult learning theory?

Which of the following statements is true of closed skills?

Closed skills include prescribed behaviors that are highly influenced by managers,peers,and the work environment.

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

Identical elements theory does not encourage transfer where the learning environment and the training environment are not necessarily identical.

_____ relates to the learner's decision regarding what information to attend to,how to remember,and how to solve problems.

Intellectual skill as a learning outcome primarily includes the capability to:

Which of the following creates a learning orientation in trainees?

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

_____ is a person's judgment about whether he or she can successfully learn knowledge and skills.

Developing a computer program that meets customer specifications is an example of an intellectual skills learning outcome.

In learning,it is best to include a combination of examples and practice,rather than all practice.

_____ refers to individual control over one's thinking.

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

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 Training and Development

Filters