8th Edition by Ormrod
Chapter 1 to 16
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1. Perspectives on Learning M2 M2
2. Learning and the Brain
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3. Behaviorist Principles and Theories
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4. Applications of Behaviorist Principles
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5. Social Cognitive Theory
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6. Introduction to Cognitive Perspectives
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7. Long-Term Memory Storage and Retrieval Processes
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8. The Nature of Knowledge
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9. Cognitive-Developmental M2M2 M2M 2 Perspectives
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11. Contemporary Contextual Frameworks M2 M2
12. Metacognition, Self-Regulated Learning, and Study Strategies
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13. Transfer, Problem Solving, and Critical Thinking
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14. Learning and TechnologyM2 M2
15. Basic Concepts and Principles in Human Motivation
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16. Cognitive Factors in Motivation
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PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING M2 M2
Multiple Choice Questions
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Human beings undoubtedly learn more during the course of a lifetim
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e than any other species on earth. The major result of this capacity to l
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earn is that:
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New instincts begin to emerge.
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Human thought becomes less logical with each generation. H
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umans can benefit from their experiences.
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Humans are the only species whose behavior cannot be analyzed in t
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erms of stimuli and responses.
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Three of the following are examples of learning. Which one is not?
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Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
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After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins to advocate
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political practices he has previously opposed.
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Cara suddenly recognizes how the division fact ―24 ’ 4 = 6‖ is relate
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d to the multiplication fact ―6 x 4 = 24.‖
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David has been running away from German shepherds ever since he
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was bitten by a German shepherd two years ago.
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Reynelda has trouble tracing a complex shape with a pencil when she is
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in kindergarten, but she can do it quite well by the time she is in second gr
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ade. Is this an instance of learning?
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Yes, because her behavior has changed.
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No, because the circumstances are too dissimilar.
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Maybe, although the change may simply be due to physiolog
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Maybe, but only if she is being reinforced for tracing accurately.
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Perspectives on Learning
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Three of the following illustrate various ways that learning might b
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e reflected in a person‘s behavior. Which one of the following changes d
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oes not necessarily reflect learning?
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Although it‘s a school night, Dean plays video games until well past his
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usual bedtime. As he becomes more tired, he finds it increasingly diffi
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cult to concentrate on what he‘s doing.
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Even as a young child, Jerry could tell you that his grandpare
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nts immigrated to the United States from Ireland. But after a
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conversation with his grandmother, he can now describe the c M2 M2 M2 M 2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2
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Day after day, Martin practices his basketball skills (shooting, drib
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bling, etc.) on a basketball court at a local park. With each practice s
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ession, his movements become faster and smoother.
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Lewis occasionally asks for help when he has difficulty with his cl
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asswork, but most of the time he just struggles quietly on his own.
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After his teacher assures him that asking for help is not a sign of
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weakness or inability, he begins asking for help much more frequen
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tly.
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; Qualitative Qualitat
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ive; Applied Basic;
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Applied
A principle of learning can best be characterized as:
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A description of the results of a particular research study
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A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning The
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measurement of how much learning has occurred M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2
in a particular situation
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An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
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A theory of learning can best be characterized as:
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A description of the results of a particular research study
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A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning The
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measurement of how much learning has occurred M2 M2 M2 M2 M2 M2
in a particular situation
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An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
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