CNE Practice UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - CORRECT ANSWER - positive and negative
reinforcement
Yes, behavior would be shaped by an external source. This could be grade on an assignment for
example.
Which learning theory hypothesizes that learners actively construct knowledge by interacting
with their environment and that learning is a social process influenced by prior experiences?
Behaviorism
Cognitive theory
Constructivism
Brain-based learning - CORRECT ANSWER - Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In nursing education, which theory focuses on individual self-directed learning, motivation, and
personal growth, emphasizing the importance of emotions, values, and relationships?
,Experiential learning theory
Humanistic learning theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Humanistic learning theory
Yes, People intentionally act based on perceived needs. Learning is viewed as a personal act to
fulfill one's potential (Schunk, 2020Links to an external site.). The five basic principles of
humanistic education include the promotion of self-direction and independence; development of
the ability to take responsibility for what is learned; development of creativity; curiosity; and an
interest in the arts
According to experiential learning theory, what is the sequence of learning stages proposed by
David Kolb?
-Observation, modeling, reinforcement, application
-Concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
-imitation, explotation, reflection, collaboration
-Repitition, analysis, synthesis, evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Concrete experience,
reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
Which nursing learning theory emphasizes the importance of observation, modeling, and social
reinforcement in the learning process?
Humanistic learning theory
Cognitive theory
Social learning theory
Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - Social learning theory
In which learning theory does the instructor play a role in guiding students through structured
experiences that facilitate the development of critical thinking skills?
,Behaviorism
Humanism
Experiential learning theory
Social Learning Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Experiential learning theory
According to cognitive theory in nursing education, what is a key focus when designing
instructional strategies?
Reinforcement of behaviors
Active experimentation
Mental processes and critical thinking
Collaborative learning - CORRECT ANSWER - Mental processes and critical thinking
Yes, ognitive theory defines learning as a semipermanent change in mental processes or
associations. Cognitivists do not require an outward demonstration of learning but focus more on
the internal processes and connections that take place during learning.
The principle of "nursing process" aligns closely with which learning theory, emphasizing the
importance of systematic problem-solving and decision-making in patient care?
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Experiential learning theory
Cognitive theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Cognitive theory
Which learning theory is often associated with the idea that learners actively engage in the
process of making meaning from experiences, connecting new knowledge with existing
understanding?
Social learning theory
, Constructivism
Behaviorism
Humanistic Learning theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In which learning theory could virtual reality and video conferencing be used to convey meaning
to a student?
Technology-mediated
Brain-based learning
Constructivism
Cognitivism - CORRECT ANSWER - Technology-mediated
To meet the learning needs of the student, the nurse educator will need to develop several
strategies for teaching. Which of the following strategies would best demonstrate the model of
education that meets the needs of the student?
Student centered
Group centered
Nursing centered
Educator centered - CORRECT ANSWER - Student centered
Which strategy helps develop clinical expertise?
Use real-life scenarios
Administer content tests
Concept maps
Questions and CORRECT Answers
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - CORRECT ANSWER - positive and negative
reinforcement
Yes, behavior would be shaped by an external source. This could be grade on an assignment for
example.
Which learning theory hypothesizes that learners actively construct knowledge by interacting
with their environment and that learning is a social process influenced by prior experiences?
Behaviorism
Cognitive theory
Constructivism
Brain-based learning - CORRECT ANSWER - Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In nursing education, which theory focuses on individual self-directed learning, motivation, and
personal growth, emphasizing the importance of emotions, values, and relationships?
,Experiential learning theory
Humanistic learning theory
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Humanistic learning theory
Yes, People intentionally act based on perceived needs. Learning is viewed as a personal act to
fulfill one's potential (Schunk, 2020Links to an external site.). The five basic principles of
humanistic education include the promotion of self-direction and independence; development of
the ability to take responsibility for what is learned; development of creativity; curiosity; and an
interest in the arts
According to experiential learning theory, what is the sequence of learning stages proposed by
David Kolb?
-Observation, modeling, reinforcement, application
-Concrete experience, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
-imitation, explotation, reflection, collaboration
-Repitition, analysis, synthesis, evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Concrete experience,
reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, active experimentation
Which nursing learning theory emphasizes the importance of observation, modeling, and social
reinforcement in the learning process?
Humanistic learning theory
Cognitive theory
Social learning theory
Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - Social learning theory
In which learning theory does the instructor play a role in guiding students through structured
experiences that facilitate the development of critical thinking skills?
,Behaviorism
Humanism
Experiential learning theory
Social Learning Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Experiential learning theory
According to cognitive theory in nursing education, what is a key focus when designing
instructional strategies?
Reinforcement of behaviors
Active experimentation
Mental processes and critical thinking
Collaborative learning - CORRECT ANSWER - Mental processes and critical thinking
Yes, ognitive theory defines learning as a semipermanent change in mental processes or
associations. Cognitivists do not require an outward demonstration of learning but focus more on
the internal processes and connections that take place during learning.
The principle of "nursing process" aligns closely with which learning theory, emphasizing the
importance of systematic problem-solving and decision-making in patient care?
Behaviorism
Constructivism
Experiential learning theory
Cognitive theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Cognitive theory
Which learning theory is often associated with the idea that learners actively engage in the
process of making meaning from experiences, connecting new knowledge with existing
understanding?
Social learning theory
, Constructivism
Behaviorism
Humanistic Learning theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Constructivism
Yes, constructivism states that learning is an active, contextualized process of constructing
knowledge through experiencing and reflecting on the experience rather than acquiring it.
Knowledge is constructed based on personal experiences and hypotheses.
In which learning theory could virtual reality and video conferencing be used to convey meaning
to a student?
Technology-mediated
Brain-based learning
Constructivism
Cognitivism - CORRECT ANSWER - Technology-mediated
To meet the learning needs of the student, the nurse educator will need to develop several
strategies for teaching. Which of the following strategies would best demonstrate the model of
education that meets the needs of the student?
Student centered
Group centered
Nursing centered
Educator centered - CORRECT ANSWER - Student centered
Which strategy helps develop clinical expertise?
Use real-life scenarios
Administer content tests
Concept maps
