CNE Practice Questions
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
According to behaviorism in nursing education, what is emphasized for effective learning?
Critical thinking
Positive and negative reinforcement
Reflective practice
Constructing knowledge collaboratively - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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
