Fire and Emergency Service Instructor I
Lesson 2: Principles of Learning
Questions & Answers
Which domain of learning refers to how a student should apply the information being
taught? - ANSWERSPsychomotor - X
Cognitive
Affective
Standard
Which aspect of nonverbal communication includes practicing speaking slowly and
using appropriate volume for the situation? - ANSWERSVocal characteristics - X
Gestures
Personal appearance
Facial expression
Which learning theory suggest people can only change their behavior or knowledge
base by engaging the five senses? - ANSWERSMaslow"s Hierarchy of Needs
Sensory-Stimulus Theory - X
Knowles" Assumptions of Adult Learners
Thorndike"s Laws of Learning
Which aspect of the listening process refers to focusing on the speaker while ignoring
any other distractions? - ANSWERSEvaluating
Understanding
Responding
Attending - X
Informal language, spontaneity, formality, and intensity are characteristics of: -
ANSWERSskills mastery.
interpersonal communication. - X
informal education.
, transmitted communication.
Which part of interpersonal communication involves the message carrying most of the
abstract meaning in communication? - ANSWERSStereotyped
Verbal - X
Nonstereotyped
Nonverbal
Which term describes the characteristics of adult students and provides a set of
assumptions for most effectively teaching adults? - ANSWERSMotivation - Wrong
Pedagogy - Wrong
Andragogy
Orientation
Which student diversity factor describes unique customs, behaviors, attitudes, and
values? - ANSWERSCultural and ethnic background - X
Age
Learning styles
Gender
Which learning theory suggests that there are certain laws or traits of adult learners that
can be used to effectively instruct adult students? - ANSWERSMaslow"s Hierarchy of
Needs
Cultural and Ethical Learning Styles
Thorndike"s Laws of Learning - X
Sensory-Stimulus Theory
Which basic element of interpersonal communication involves the reaction of the
receiver to the message and its tone? - ANSWERSSender - Wrong
Message
Interference
Feedback to the sender
Which domain of learning encompasses what information a student should learn? -
ANSWERSStandard
Affective
Psychomotor
Cognitive - X
Which technique is the best way to develop active listening skills? -
ANSWERSOrganize
Evaluate
Replicate
Practice - X
Lesson 2: Principles of Learning
Questions & Answers
Which domain of learning refers to how a student should apply the information being
taught? - ANSWERSPsychomotor - X
Cognitive
Affective
Standard
Which aspect of nonverbal communication includes practicing speaking slowly and
using appropriate volume for the situation? - ANSWERSVocal characteristics - X
Gestures
Personal appearance
Facial expression
Which learning theory suggest people can only change their behavior or knowledge
base by engaging the five senses? - ANSWERSMaslow"s Hierarchy of Needs
Sensory-Stimulus Theory - X
Knowles" Assumptions of Adult Learners
Thorndike"s Laws of Learning
Which aspect of the listening process refers to focusing on the speaker while ignoring
any other distractions? - ANSWERSEvaluating
Understanding
Responding
Attending - X
Informal language, spontaneity, formality, and intensity are characteristics of: -
ANSWERSskills mastery.
interpersonal communication. - X
informal education.
, transmitted communication.
Which part of interpersonal communication involves the message carrying most of the
abstract meaning in communication? - ANSWERSStereotyped
Verbal - X
Nonstereotyped
Nonverbal
Which term describes the characteristics of adult students and provides a set of
assumptions for most effectively teaching adults? - ANSWERSMotivation - Wrong
Pedagogy - Wrong
Andragogy
Orientation
Which student diversity factor describes unique customs, behaviors, attitudes, and
values? - ANSWERSCultural and ethnic background - X
Age
Learning styles
Gender
Which learning theory suggests that there are certain laws or traits of adult learners that
can be used to effectively instruct adult students? - ANSWERSMaslow"s Hierarchy of
Needs
Cultural and Ethical Learning Styles
Thorndike"s Laws of Learning - X
Sensory-Stimulus Theory
Which basic element of interpersonal communication involves the reaction of the
receiver to the message and its tone? - ANSWERSSender - Wrong
Message
Interference
Feedback to the sender
Which domain of learning encompasses what information a student should learn? -
ANSWERSStandard
Affective
Psychomotor
Cognitive - X
Which technique is the best way to develop active listening skills? -
ANSWERSOrganize
Evaluate
Replicate
Practice - X
