Airman Leadership School Set A (VOL
1,2,3) Questions &Answers 100%
Correct
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 - ANSWER-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
c. elements of the learning process - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-a. effective use
of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
Affective Domain - ANSWER-the manner in which you deal with things emotionally.
Ex: Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
Cognitive Domain - ANSWER-the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
Critical Thinking - ANSWER-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.
Institutional Competencies - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
Time Management - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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.
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-This is arguing something is true because "it works,"
even though the cause of this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Critical Thinkers - ANSWER-must be willing to investigate veiwpoints different from their
own view, but at the same time recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such
investigation.
Free thinker - ANSWER-a person who forms their own opinions about important
subjects (religion/politics) instead of accepting what other people say.
Healthy skepticism - ANSWER-examining issues from as many sides as possible;
rationally looking for the good and bad points of the various sides examined; accepting
the fact that we may be in error ourselves; and maintaining the goal of getting at the
truth (or close to the truth (or as close to the truth as possible), rather than trying to
please others or find fault with their views. Too much skepticism will lead one to doubt
everything and commit oneself to nothing, while too little will lead one to gullibility.
, Highly motivated - ANSWER-being able to put in the necessary work sufficient evaluate
the multiple sides of issues.
Intellectual humility - ANSWER-means adhering tentatively to recently acquired
opinions; being prepared to examine new evidence and arguments, even if such
examinations leads one to discover flaws in one's own cherished beliefs; to begin
thinking in terms of 'degress of certainty' or 'shades of grey'.
Open-minded - ANSWER-
The Use of Language - ANSWER-The choice of words themselves can conceal the
truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive us.
Ambiguity - ANSWER-A word or expression that can be understood in more than one
way.
Assuring Expression - ANSWER-These expressions are those that disarm you from
questioning the validity of an argument. Expressions such as "As everyone knows..."
and "Common sense tells us that..." can often lead a person to believe something that is
not true.
Meaningless Comparisons - ANSWER-Meaningless comparisons include language that
implies something is superior but retreats from that view. One example would be an
advertisement claiming that a battery lasts "up to 30% longer, but does not say it will
last 30% longer."
Doublespeak Jargon - ANSWER-This is the use of technical language to make the
simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all
done intentionally to impress others. An example of this would be referring to a family as
"a bounded plurality of role-playing individuals" or a homeless person as a "non-goal
oriented member of society."
Emotive Content - ANSWER-The intentional use of words to arouse feelings about a
subject to bias others positively or negatively, in order to gain influence or power. Some
examples are: Naming detergents "Joy" and "Cheer" (positive), not "Dreary" or
"Tedious" (negative) and the military using the phrase "neutralizing the opposition" (less
negative) than saying something like "killing".
False Implications - ANSWER-This is the use of language that is clear and accurate but
misleading because it suggests something false. One example is when the dairy
industry cleverly expresses fat content as a percentage of weight, not of calories.
Faulty Logic or Perception - ANSWER-Faulty logic or perception leads to
misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
1,2,3) Questions &Answers 100%
Correct
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 - ANSWER-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
c. elements of the learning process - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-a. effective use
of the elements of the Learning Process; enhance
Affective Domain - ANSWER-the manner in which you deal with things emotionally.
Ex: Feelings, values, appreciation, motivations, and attitudes.
Cognitive Domain - ANSWER-the thinking or reasoning component of learning.
Critical Thinking - ANSWER-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.
Institutional Competencies - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-the process that changes the way people think, feel, or behave.
Time Management - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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.
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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-This is arguing something is true because "it works,"
even though the cause of this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Critical Thinkers - ANSWER-must be willing to investigate veiwpoints different from their
own view, but at the same time recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such
investigation.
Free thinker - ANSWER-a person who forms their own opinions about important
subjects (religion/politics) instead of accepting what other people say.
Healthy skepticism - ANSWER-examining issues from as many sides as possible;
rationally looking for the good and bad points of the various sides examined; accepting
the fact that we may be in error ourselves; and maintaining the goal of getting at the
truth (or close to the truth (or as close to the truth as possible), rather than trying to
please others or find fault with their views. Too much skepticism will lead one to doubt
everything and commit oneself to nothing, while too little will lead one to gullibility.
, Highly motivated - ANSWER-being able to put in the necessary work sufficient evaluate
the multiple sides of issues.
Intellectual humility - ANSWER-means adhering tentatively to recently acquired
opinions; being prepared to examine new evidence and arguments, even if such
examinations leads one to discover flaws in one's own cherished beliefs; to begin
thinking in terms of 'degress of certainty' or 'shades of grey'.
Open-minded - ANSWER-
The Use of Language - ANSWER-The choice of words themselves can conceal the
truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive us.
Ambiguity - ANSWER-A word or expression that can be understood in more than one
way.
Assuring Expression - ANSWER-These expressions are those that disarm you from
questioning the validity of an argument. Expressions such as "As everyone knows..."
and "Common sense tells us that..." can often lead a person to believe something that is
not true.
Meaningless Comparisons - ANSWER-Meaningless comparisons include language that
implies something is superior but retreats from that view. One example would be an
advertisement claiming that a battery lasts "up to 30% longer, but does not say it will
last 30% longer."
Doublespeak Jargon - ANSWER-This is the use of technical language to make the
simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all
done intentionally to impress others. An example of this would be referring to a family as
"a bounded plurality of role-playing individuals" or a homeless person as a "non-goal
oriented member of society."
Emotive Content - ANSWER-The intentional use of words to arouse feelings about a
subject to bias others positively or negatively, in order to gain influence or power. Some
examples are: Naming detergents "Joy" and "Cheer" (positive), not "Dreary" or
"Tedious" (negative) and the military using the phrase "neutralizing the opposition" (less
negative) than saying something like "killing".
False Implications - ANSWER-This is the use of language that is clear and accurate but
misleading because it suggests something false. One example is when the dairy
industry cleverly expresses fat content as a percentage of weight, not of calories.
Faulty Logic or Perception - ANSWER-Faulty logic or perception leads to
misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
