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SrA Shelby listens as the ALS instructor says, "The course is rigorous so you'll want to
manage your time wisely because your achievements depend entirely on the effort you
put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson objectives and samples of behavior because
they help you prepare for exams. Although we use various teaching methods to appeal to
all learning styles, most students find it takes effective study habits, critical thinking, and
effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through the course."
The instructor's comments BEST explain ________ concepts and how they contribute to
individual success.
a. time management
b. successful learning
c. teaching methods and effective study habits - b. successful learning
The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree, around the
campus when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the course?" Hill replies, "The
schedule was hard at first because I was juggling reading, writing, and homework
assignments plus marathon study sessions with my flight. I finally settled into a routine
that helped me pay attention in class, take good notes, and actively participate in
classroom discussions. However, I would have to say the hardest part for me was the
public speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate __________ and its impact on her effectiveness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
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c. elements of the learning process - c. elements of the learning process
While talking with another instructor, TSgt Bright says, "I'm concerned about SrA Tall,
one of my students. She completes all assignments and I know she takes notes because
she shares them with the flight, but she barely passed her briefing evaluations, which I
believe is due to the flight helping her practice so much. Although I have seen her study
with the flight, most of the time she studies alone. This morning she failed the formative
exercise, by one question, and failed to meet the academic standard. I counseled her
about additional study but I'm not sure she can pass the summative."
SrA Tall's use of ____________ will MOST LIKELY earn her _______________.
a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
b. ineffective use of the elements of the Learning Process; hinder
c. effective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
d. ineffective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process - a. effective use of the
elements of the Learning Process; enhance
Affective Domain - the manner in which you deal with things emotionally.
Ex: Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
Cognitive Domain - the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
Critical Thinking - thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal directed. thinking used
to solve problems, formulate inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making decisions by
using skills that are thoughtful and effective for the particular context and type of
thinking task.
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Institutional Competencies - competencies that provide a common language and a set of
priorities for consistency across the Air Force. they are key to ensuring the ability of
Airmen to operate successfully in a constantly changing operational environment.
Learning - the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
Time Management - the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over
the amount of time spent on specific activities.
Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend all the funds in
our account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we spend the funds left in our
account on things we do not really need? Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on
resources...what do you think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks
questions to find the facts and examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides
not to spend the funds. The following year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount he did
not spend.
SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate __________ impact on mission effectiveness.
a. proficient critical thinking and its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its - a. CORRECT: SSgt Binder's comments
best illustrate proficient critical thinking, which according to the Critical Thinking
chapter, includes the characteristics of 1) open-mindedness, 2) healthy skepticism, and 3)
intellectual humility. Binder shows open-mindedness and healthy skepticism when he
asks questions to find the facts and examine issues from different sides. He shows
intellectual humility by saying, "I don't know." Because of Binder's decision, his budget
is now aligned with mission requirements and the extra money can be used for other
mission priorities.
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Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear about the
organizational restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly known fact that a
restructure is mostly for the leadership of the organization, so I wouldn't worry too much.
We all know that the enlisted folks are the people that do most of the work around here
and they wouldn't want to change that!" Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about
it.
Because of ______, SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely _____his effectiveness.
a. critical thinking hindrances; not change
b. critical thinking hindrances; decrease
c. characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
d. characteristics of a critical thinker; not change - b. CORRECT: SSgt Steven's
effectiveness will most likely decrease because of Critical Thinking Hindrances which,
according to the Critical Thinking chapter, include 1) Basic Human Limitations:
Confirmation Bias & Selective Thinking and 2) Use of Language: Assuring expressions.
SSgt Steven's statement "...We all know that the enlisted folks are the people that do most
of the work around here." is evidence of Confirmation Bias and selective thinking and his
statement "It's a commonly known fact..." is an example of Assuring expressions. These
statements create a false sense of security for his subordinates and can ultimately
decrease effectiveness and bring on unwarranted stress.
Irrelevant Comparison - This is when you are making a comparison that is irrelevant or
inappropriate. One example of this is making a claim that printer A makes better copies
than printer B, while ignoring the fact that only printer B can fax, copy, and scan.
Pragmatic Fallacy - This is arguing something is true because "it works," even though the
cause of this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
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questions and verified answers
SrA Shelby listens as the ALS instructor says, "The course is rigorous so you'll want to
manage your time wisely because your achievements depend entirely on the effort you
put forth. Invest time in reviewing lesson objectives and samples of behavior because
they help you prepare for exams. Although we use various teaching methods to appeal to
all learning styles, most students find it takes effective study habits, critical thinking, and
effective use of EPME's structured thinking process to make it through the course."
The instructor's comments BEST explain ________ concepts and how they contribute to
individual success.
a. time management
b. successful learning
c. teaching methods and effective study habits - b. successful learning
The day before graduating, SrA Hill is showing her dad, a military retiree, around the
campus when he asks, "What was the hardest part of the course?" Hill replies, "The
schedule was hard at first because I was juggling reading, writing, and homework
assignments plus marathon study sessions with my flight. I finally settled into a routine
that helped me pay attention in class, take good notes, and actively participate in
classroom discussions. However, I would have to say the hardest part for me was the
public speaking. Thank goodness, my flight came together to practice all the time.
SrA Hill's actions BEST illustrate __________ and its impact on her effectiveness.
a. time managements concepts
b. study and practice habits
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c. elements of the learning process - c. elements of the learning process
While talking with another instructor, TSgt Bright says, "I'm concerned about SrA Tall,
one of my students. She completes all assignments and I know she takes notes because
she shares them with the flight, but she barely passed her briefing evaluations, which I
believe is due to the flight helping her practice so much. Although I have seen her study
with the flight, most of the time she studies alone. This morning she failed the formative
exercise, by one question, and failed to meet the academic standard. I counseled her
about additional study but I'm not sure she can pass the summative."
SrA Tall's use of ____________ will MOST LIKELY earn her _______________.
a. effective use of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
b. ineffective use of the elements of the Learning Process; hinder
c. effective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process; enhance
d. ineffective use of the IDDP Structured Thinking Process - a. effective use of the
elements of the Learning Process; enhance
Affective Domain - the manner in which you deal with things emotionally.
Ex: Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
Cognitive Domain - the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
Critical Thinking - thinking that is purposeful, reasoned, and goal directed. thinking used
to solve problems, formulate inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making decisions by
using skills that are thoughtful and effective for the particular context and type of
thinking task.
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Institutional Competencies - competencies that provide a common language and a set of
priorities for consistency across the Air Force. they are key to ensuring the ability of
Airmen to operate successfully in a constantly changing operational environment.
Learning - the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
Time Management - the act or process of planning and exercising conscious control over
the amount of time spent on specific activities.
Speaking to his boss, SSgt Binder says, I've always been taught to spend all the funds in
our account. Otherwise, we lose that for good. Should we spend the funds left in our
account on things we do not really need? Binder's boss responds, "you are the expert on
resources...what do you think?" Binder replies, "I don't know." After Binder asks
questions to find the facts and examines the issue from different viewpoints, he decides
not to spend the funds. The following year, Binder's budget is cut by the amount he did
not spend.
SSgt Binder's final actions BEST illustrate __________ impact on mission effectiveness.
a. proficient critical thinking and its
b. critical thinking hindrance and their
c. System 1 approach to decision making and its - a. CORRECT: SSgt Binder's comments
best illustrate proficient critical thinking, which according to the Critical Thinking
chapter, includes the characteristics of 1) open-mindedness, 2) healthy skepticism, and 3)
intellectual humility. Binder shows open-mindedness and healthy skepticism when he
asks questions to find the facts and examine issues from different sides. He shows
intellectual humility by saying, "I don't know." Because of Binder's decision, his budget
is now aligned with mission requirements and the extra money can be used for other
mission priorities.
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Observing how worried his subordinates looked while waiting to hear about the
organizational restructure, SSgt Steven says, "It's a commonly known fact that a
restructure is mostly for the leadership of the organization, so I wouldn't worry too much.
We all know that the enlisted folks are the people that do most of the work around here
and they wouldn't want to change that!" Afterwards, his subordinates started joking about
it.
Because of ______, SSgt Steven's comments will MOST likely _____his effectiveness.
a. critical thinking hindrances; not change
b. critical thinking hindrances; decrease
c. characteristics of a critical thinker; increase
d. characteristics of a critical thinker; not change - b. CORRECT: SSgt Steven's
effectiveness will most likely decrease because of Critical Thinking Hindrances which,
according to the Critical Thinking chapter, include 1) Basic Human Limitations:
Confirmation Bias & Selective Thinking and 2) Use of Language: Assuring expressions.
SSgt Steven's statement "...We all know that the enlisted folks are the people that do most
of the work around here." is evidence of Confirmation Bias and selective thinking and his
statement "It's a commonly known fact..." is an example of Assuring expressions. These
statements create a false sense of security for his subordinates and can ultimately
decrease effectiveness and bring on unwarranted stress.
Irrelevant Comparison - This is when you are making a comparison that is irrelevant or
inappropriate. One example of this is making a claim that printer A makes better copies
than printer B, while ignoring the fact that only printer B can fax, copy, and scan.
Pragmatic Fallacy - This is arguing something is true because "it works," even though the
cause of this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
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