Human Learning,
8th Edition by
Ormrod
Chapter 1 to
TEST BANK
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Perspectives on Learning
2. Learning and the Brain
3. Behaviorist Principles and Theories
4. Applications of Behaviorist Principles
5. Social Cognitive Theory
6. Introduction to Cognitive Perspectives
7. Long-Term Memory Storage and Retrieval Processes
8. The Nature of Knowledge
9. Cognitive-Developmental Perspectives
10.Sociocultural Theories
11.Contemporary Contextual Frameworks
12.Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and Study Strategies
13.Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking
14.Learning and Technology
15. Basic Concepts and Principles in Human Motivation
16.Cognitive Factors in Motivation
, CHAPTER 1
PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING
Multiple Choice Questions
Human beings undoubtedly learn more during the
course of a lifetime than any other species on earth. The
major result of this capacity to learn is that:
New instincts begin to emerge.
Human thought becomes less logical with each
generation. Humans can benefit from their
experiences.
Humans are the only species whose behavior cannot be
analyzed in terms of stimuli and responses.
Three of the following are examples of learning. Which one is
not?
Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins
to advocate political practices he has previously
opposed.
Cara suddenly recognizes how the division fact ―24 ’ 4
= 6‖ is related to the multiplication fact ―6 x 4 = 24.‖
David has been running away from German shepherds
ever since he was bitten by a German shepherd two
years ago.
Reynelda has trouble tracing a complex shape with a pencil
when she is in kindergarten, but she can do it quite well by
the time she is in second grade. Is this an instance of
learning?
Yes, because her behavior has changed.
No, because the circumstances are too dissimilar.
Maybe, although the change may simply be due
to physiological maturation.
Maybe, but only if she is being reinforced for tracing
accurately.
, Chapter 1 – Perspectives on Learning
Three of the following illustrate various ways that learning
might be reflected in a person‘s behavior. Which one of the
following changes does not necessarily reflect learning?
Although it‘s a school night, Dean plays video games until
well past his usual bedtime. As he becomes more tired, he
finds it increasingly difficult to concentrate on what he‘s
doing.
Even as a young child, Jerry could tell you that his
grandparents immigrated to the United States from
Ireland. But after a conversation with his
grandmother, he can now describe the
circumstances of the family‘s immigration in
considerable detail.
Day after day, Martin practices his basketball skills
(shooting, dribbling, etc.) on a basketball court at a local
park. With each practice session, his movements become
faster and smoother.
Lewis occasionally asks for help when he has difficulty
with his classwork, but most of the time he just
struggles quietly on his own. After his teacher assures
him that asking for help is not a sign of weakness or
inability, he begins asking for help much more
frequently.
research examines learning in tightly controlled settings
and
research examines learning in real-world settings.
Applied; Basic
Basic; Qualitative
Qualitative;
Applied Basic;
Applied
A principle of learning can best be characterized as:
A description of the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects
learning The measurement of how much learning has
occurred
in a particular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning
occurs
A theory of learning can best be characterized as:
A description of the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects
learning The measurement of how much learning has
8th Edition by
Ormrod
Chapter 1 to
TEST BANK
,TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Perspectives on Learning
2. Learning and the Brain
3. Behaviorist Principles and Theories
4. Applications of Behaviorist Principles
5. Social Cognitive Theory
6. Introduction to Cognitive Perspectives
7. Long-Term Memory Storage and Retrieval Processes
8. The Nature of Knowledge
9. Cognitive-Developmental Perspectives
10.Sociocultural Theories
11.Contemporary Contextual Frameworks
12.Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and Study Strategies
13.Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking
14.Learning and Technology
15. Basic Concepts and Principles in Human Motivation
16.Cognitive Factors in Motivation
, CHAPTER 1
PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING
Multiple Choice Questions
Human beings undoubtedly learn more during the
course of a lifetime than any other species on earth. The
major result of this capacity to learn is that:
New instincts begin to emerge.
Human thought becomes less logical with each
generation. Humans can benefit from their
experiences.
Humans are the only species whose behavior cannot be
analyzed in terms of stimuli and responses.
Three of the following are examples of learning. Which one is
not?
Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins
to advocate political practices he has previously
opposed.
Cara suddenly recognizes how the division fact ―24 ’ 4
= 6‖ is related to the multiplication fact ―6 x 4 = 24.‖
David has been running away from German shepherds
ever since he was bitten by a German shepherd two
years ago.
Reynelda has trouble tracing a complex shape with a pencil
when she is in kindergarten, but she can do it quite well by
the time she is in second grade. Is this an instance of
learning?
Yes, because her behavior has changed.
No, because the circumstances are too dissimilar.
Maybe, although the change may simply be due
to physiological maturation.
Maybe, but only if she is being reinforced for tracing
accurately.
, Chapter 1 – Perspectives on Learning
Three of the following illustrate various ways that learning
might be reflected in a person‘s behavior. Which one of the
following changes does not necessarily reflect learning?
Although it‘s a school night, Dean plays video games until
well past his usual bedtime. As he becomes more tired, he
finds it increasingly difficult to concentrate on what he‘s
doing.
Even as a young child, Jerry could tell you that his
grandparents immigrated to the United States from
Ireland. But after a conversation with his
grandmother, he can now describe the
circumstances of the family‘s immigration in
considerable detail.
Day after day, Martin practices his basketball skills
(shooting, dribbling, etc.) on a basketball court at a local
park. With each practice session, his movements become
faster and smoother.
Lewis occasionally asks for help when he has difficulty
with his classwork, but most of the time he just
struggles quietly on his own. After his teacher assures
him that asking for help is not a sign of weakness or
inability, he begins asking for help much more
frequently.
research examines learning in tightly controlled settings
and
research examines learning in real-world settings.
Applied; Basic
Basic; Qualitative
Qualitative;
Applied Basic;
Applied
A principle of learning can best be characterized as:
A description of the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects
learning The measurement of how much learning has
occurred
in a particular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning
occurs
A theory of learning can best be characterized as:
A description of the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects
learning The measurement of how much learning has
