Nursing Professional Development
Certification Review
Behaviorist Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Produces the desired behavior change with +
stimulus/environment-Ed role provides (+ this )John Watson developed-focuses on observable
measurement-learning occurs with repetition practice and immediate reinforcement
Cognitive Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Learner directed active process of information learning
based on experiences, learning style, perceptions ,social influences Ed role: to consider all the above
when presenting content
Humanist Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Individuals are unique, autonomous, and wants to grow
in a + way. self directed learning and life experiences are needed; self evaluation, internal motivation,
self concept, self discovery, changes personality, attitude, and behavior.Ed role: To facilitate learning
rather than serve as source of all information
Brain Based Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Requires to use all components of the brain
engagement goal is to be transferred to long term memory. Utilizes application, practice, booster
learning, reflection, information should be meaningful Ed role: use videos , case studies that evoke
emotion to facilitate memory
Multiple Intelligence Learning Theory/Styles - correct answer ✔✔8 different types = bodily-
kinesthetic ,spatial linguistic, logical mathematical, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal naturalist. moral
, spiritual, intelligences ( Howard Gardner) Ed role: to use profile to design meaningful learning
Psychodynamic Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Alfred Alder)-Individual psychology; maintains self
assertion limitations can lead to inferiority complex- developing personality, working toward superiority,
psychologically healthy, unity of personality-unconscious and conscious work together to reach "perfect
self"
Peck Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Developed from Erickson's developmental theory-stages of
life affect learning-important tasks needed in middle age and older adult
, Attribution Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Bernard Weiner) focuses on explaining behavior-
people attribute cause of behavior classified as: locus of control (internal/external), stability of causes,
and ability to control causes.
Cognitive Dissonance Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Leon Feininger) When you know cognitive
knowledge but still do not do the behavior change-. Smoker example
Theory of Social Learning - correct answer ✔✔(Bandura) Learning develops from observation and
organizing and rehearsing behaviors modeled. Conditions needed: attention, retention, reproduction,
motivation. Example preceptor
The Health Belief Model (HBM) Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Used to predict health behavior -
states a person tries to avoid negative consequences 6 perceptions: susceptibility, severity, benefit,
barriers, action cues, self efficacy. Education focuses on negative consequences to change behavior .
Example quit smoking to avoid HF,PD
Learning Theory of Reasoned Action - correct answer ✔✔(Fishbein/Ajzen) based on idea that actions can
be predicted according to the person's attitude toward the action and perceptions of action. concepts:
attitude, subjective norms, behavioral intention.
Learning Theory Planned Behavior - correct answer ✔✔(Ajzen) evolved from Reasoned Action theory-
more successful in predicable action added concept of perceived behavior control beliefs are central and
interact with intention, action, confidence to make + outcome looks at emotions such as fear, etc.. in
predicting
Adult Learner Strategies (Knowles-Theory of Andragogy) - correct answer ✔✔Ed Role: recognize other
responsibilities may interfere with readiness to learn and participation need to be flexible in schedule,
teaching strategies, and options to make it convenient to learner. Adults want to be a part of planning,
bring experiences, need to value KSA, give time to work through learning, provide positive feedback,
assess motivation, respond to behavioral cues Voluntary learner, problem centered, knowledable, self
directed
Principles of Adult Learning (Knowles) - correct answer ✔✔practical and goal oriented-Self directed
responsible for own learning, knowledgeable-bring life experiences, Motivated-respond to both intrinsic
and extrinsic motivators- self esteem, promotion; Relevancy oriented -need to explain how information
will be applied-clear objectives
Certification Review
Behaviorist Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Produces the desired behavior change with +
stimulus/environment-Ed role provides (+ this )John Watson developed-focuses on observable
measurement-learning occurs with repetition practice and immediate reinforcement
Cognitive Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Learner directed active process of information learning
based on experiences, learning style, perceptions ,social influences Ed role: to consider all the above
when presenting content
Humanist Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Individuals are unique, autonomous, and wants to grow
in a + way. self directed learning and life experiences are needed; self evaluation, internal motivation,
self concept, self discovery, changes personality, attitude, and behavior.Ed role: To facilitate learning
rather than serve as source of all information
Brain Based Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Requires to use all components of the brain
engagement goal is to be transferred to long term memory. Utilizes application, practice, booster
learning, reflection, information should be meaningful Ed role: use videos , case studies that evoke
emotion to facilitate memory
Multiple Intelligence Learning Theory/Styles - correct answer ✔✔8 different types = bodily-
kinesthetic ,spatial linguistic, logical mathematical, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal naturalist. moral
, spiritual, intelligences ( Howard Gardner) Ed role: to use profile to design meaningful learning
Psychodynamic Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Alfred Alder)-Individual psychology; maintains self
assertion limitations can lead to inferiority complex- developing personality, working toward superiority,
psychologically healthy, unity of personality-unconscious and conscious work together to reach "perfect
self"
Peck Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Developed from Erickson's developmental theory-stages of
life affect learning-important tasks needed in middle age and older adult
, Attribution Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Bernard Weiner) focuses on explaining behavior-
people attribute cause of behavior classified as: locus of control (internal/external), stability of causes,
and ability to control causes.
Cognitive Dissonance Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔(Leon Feininger) When you know cognitive
knowledge but still do not do the behavior change-. Smoker example
Theory of Social Learning - correct answer ✔✔(Bandura) Learning develops from observation and
organizing and rehearsing behaviors modeled. Conditions needed: attention, retention, reproduction,
motivation. Example preceptor
The Health Belief Model (HBM) Learning Theory - correct answer ✔✔Used to predict health behavior -
states a person tries to avoid negative consequences 6 perceptions: susceptibility, severity, benefit,
barriers, action cues, self efficacy. Education focuses on negative consequences to change behavior .
Example quit smoking to avoid HF,PD
Learning Theory of Reasoned Action - correct answer ✔✔(Fishbein/Ajzen) based on idea that actions can
be predicted according to the person's attitude toward the action and perceptions of action. concepts:
attitude, subjective norms, behavioral intention.
Learning Theory Planned Behavior - correct answer ✔✔(Ajzen) evolved from Reasoned Action theory-
more successful in predicable action added concept of perceived behavior control beliefs are central and
interact with intention, action, confidence to make + outcome looks at emotions such as fear, etc.. in
predicting
Adult Learner Strategies (Knowles-Theory of Andragogy) - correct answer ✔✔Ed Role: recognize other
responsibilities may interfere with readiness to learn and participation need to be flexible in schedule,
teaching strategies, and options to make it convenient to learner. Adults want to be a part of planning,
bring experiences, need to value KSA, give time to work through learning, provide positive feedback,
assess motivation, respond to behavioral cues Voluntary learner, problem centered, knowledable, self
directed
Principles of Adult Learning (Knowles) - correct answer ✔✔practical and goal oriented-Self directed
responsible for own learning, knowledgeable-bring life experiences, Motivated-respond to both intrinsic
and extrinsic motivators- self esteem, promotion; Relevancy oriented -need to explain how information
will be applied-clear objectives
