CFI FOI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the definition of *Human Behavior*? - Answers :The product of factors that
cause people to act in predictable ways.
What are the basic human needs?
and how are they important to the instructor-student relationship? - Answers :*Physical*-
can't concentrate
*Security*- can't concentrate
*Belonging*- out of normal surrounding, more need for
*Self-esteem*- results in self-confidence, ..., knowledge
*Cognitive*- control what is going on around them
*Aesthetic*- he or she simply likes it
*Self-actualization*- achieve potential greatest challenge
What are defense mechanisms? - Answers :Subconscious ego-protecting reactions to
unpleasant situations.
What are the 8 common defense mechanisms that may apply to students?
DR FDR CPR - Answers :*D*enial
*R*epression
*F*antasy
*D*isplacement
*R*eaction Formation
*C*ompensation
*P*rojections
*R*ationalization
Explain the defense mechanism of *Denial* - Answers :A refusal to accept external
reality because it is too threatening. Denial is the refusal to acknowledge what has
happened, is happening, or will happen.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Repression* - Answers :A person places
uncomfortable thoughts into inaccessible areas of the unconscious mind.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Fantasy* - Answers :A student engages in
daydreaming about how things should be rather than doing anything about how things
are.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Displacement* - Answers :An unconscious shift of
emotion, affect, or desire from the original object to a more acceptable, less-threatening
substitute. Kicking the dog or taking it out on a spouse.
, Explain the defense mechanism of *Reaction Formation* - Answers :Faking a belief
opposite to the true belief opposite the true belief because the true belief causes
anxiety.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Compensation* - Answers :Students often attempt
to disguise the presence of a weak or undesirable quality by emphasizing a more
positive one.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Projection* - Answers :Students may relegate the
blame for their own short-comings and mistakes to others or attribute their motives,
desires, and characteristics to others.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Rationalization* - Answers :Justifying actions that
otherwise would be unacceptable; the substitution of excuses for reasons.
What are the 3 basic elements of communication? - Answers :*Source*- speaker, writer,
or instructor
*Symbols*- works or signs
*Receiver*- listener, reader, or student
What are the three characteristics of receivers that instructors must understand in order
to effectively communicate with their students? - Answers :*E*xperiences- student
experience, background and education level determine the approach an instructor
takes.
*A*bilities- an instructor needs to determine the abilities of the student in order to
properly communicate
*A*ttitudes- The attitudes that students exhibit may indicate resistance, willingness, or
passive neutrality
What are the barriers to effective communication? - Answers :*C*onfusion between the
symbol and the symbolized object
*O*veruse of abstractions
*I*nterference
*L*ack of common experience
How can flight instructors develop their instructional communication skills? - Answers
:*Role Playing*
*Instructional Communication*: Organize your thoughts, don't word vomit
*Listening*
*Questioning*: to be sure they understand
*Instructional Enhancement*: learn better what you're teaching
What is the definition of the term "*Learning Theory*"? - Answers :How people acquire
skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
How can you tell if your student has "learned" what you have taught?
What is the definition of *Human Behavior*? - Answers :The product of factors that
cause people to act in predictable ways.
What are the basic human needs?
and how are they important to the instructor-student relationship? - Answers :*Physical*-
can't concentrate
*Security*- can't concentrate
*Belonging*- out of normal surrounding, more need for
*Self-esteem*- results in self-confidence, ..., knowledge
*Cognitive*- control what is going on around them
*Aesthetic*- he or she simply likes it
*Self-actualization*- achieve potential greatest challenge
What are defense mechanisms? - Answers :Subconscious ego-protecting reactions to
unpleasant situations.
What are the 8 common defense mechanisms that may apply to students?
DR FDR CPR - Answers :*D*enial
*R*epression
*F*antasy
*D*isplacement
*R*eaction Formation
*C*ompensation
*P*rojections
*R*ationalization
Explain the defense mechanism of *Denial* - Answers :A refusal to accept external
reality because it is too threatening. Denial is the refusal to acknowledge what has
happened, is happening, or will happen.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Repression* - Answers :A person places
uncomfortable thoughts into inaccessible areas of the unconscious mind.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Fantasy* - Answers :A student engages in
daydreaming about how things should be rather than doing anything about how things
are.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Displacement* - Answers :An unconscious shift of
emotion, affect, or desire from the original object to a more acceptable, less-threatening
substitute. Kicking the dog or taking it out on a spouse.
, Explain the defense mechanism of *Reaction Formation* - Answers :Faking a belief
opposite to the true belief opposite the true belief because the true belief causes
anxiety.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Compensation* - Answers :Students often attempt
to disguise the presence of a weak or undesirable quality by emphasizing a more
positive one.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Projection* - Answers :Students may relegate the
blame for their own short-comings and mistakes to others or attribute their motives,
desires, and characteristics to others.
Explain the defense mechanism of *Rationalization* - Answers :Justifying actions that
otherwise would be unacceptable; the substitution of excuses for reasons.
What are the 3 basic elements of communication? - Answers :*Source*- speaker, writer,
or instructor
*Symbols*- works or signs
*Receiver*- listener, reader, or student
What are the three characteristics of receivers that instructors must understand in order
to effectively communicate with their students? - Answers :*E*xperiences- student
experience, background and education level determine the approach an instructor
takes.
*A*bilities- an instructor needs to determine the abilities of the student in order to
properly communicate
*A*ttitudes- The attitudes that students exhibit may indicate resistance, willingness, or
passive neutrality
What are the barriers to effective communication? - Answers :*C*onfusion between the
symbol and the symbolized object
*O*veruse of abstractions
*I*nterference
*L*ack of common experience
How can flight instructors develop their instructional communication skills? - Answers
:*Role Playing*
*Instructional Communication*: Organize your thoughts, don't word vomit
*Listening*
*Questioning*: to be sure they understand
*Instructional Enhancement*: learn better what you're teaching
What is the definition of the term "*Learning Theory*"? - Answers :How people acquire
skills, knowledge, and attitudes.
How can you tell if your student has "learned" what you have taught?
