TESTBANK
for Human Learning
8th Edition Ormrod, CHAPTER 1 - 15
g
, CHAPTERg1
PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING
Multiple Choice Questions
Human beings undoubtedly learn moregduring the course of a lifetime thana
ny other species on earth. The major result of this capacity to learn is that:
New instincts begin to emerge.
Human thought becomes less logical with each generation.
Humans can benefit from their experiences.
Humans are the only species whose behavior cannot be analyzed int
erms of stimuli and responses.
Three of thegfollowing are examples of learning. Which one is not?
Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins to advocate
political practices he has previously opposed.
Cara suddenly recognizes how thegdivision fact ―24 ’ 4 = 6‖ is relatedgt
o the multiplication fact ―6 x 4 = 24.‖
David has been running away from German shepherds ever since he
was bitten by a German shepherd two years ago.
Reynelda has trouble tracing a complex shape with a pencil when she is in ki
ndergarten, but she can do itgquite well by the time shegis in second grade. Isthis
an instance of learning?
Yes, because her behavior has changed.
No, because the circumstances are too dissimilar.
Maybe, although the changegmay simply be due to
physiological maturation.
Maybe, but only if she is being reinforced for tracing accurately.
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, Chapterg1 –gPerspectives on Learning
Threegof the following illustrate various ways that learning might be reflected
in a person‘s behavior. Which one of the following changes does not necessarily
reflect learning?
Although it‘s a school night, Dean plays video games until well past hisu
sual bedtime. As he becomes more tired, he finds it increasingly difficult
to concentrate on what he‘s doing.
Even as a younggchild, Jerry could tell you that his grandparents i
mmigrated to the United States from Ireland. But after a conversa
tion with his grandmother, he can now describe the circumstances
of thegfamily‘s immigration ingconsiderable detail.
Day after day, Martin practices his basketball skills (shooting,dribbling,
etc.) onga basketball court at a local park. With each practice session, his
movements become faster and smoother.
Lewis occasionally asks for help when he has difficulty with his classw
ork, but most of thegtime he just struggles quietly on his own. After his t
eacher assures him that asking for help is not a signgof weakness or inab
ility, he begins asking for help much more frequently.
research examines learninggin tightly controlled settings and
research examines learninggin real-world settings.
Applied; Basic Basi
c; QualitativegQualit
ative; AppliedBasic;
Applied
A principlegof learning can best be characterized as:
A descriptiongof the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning
The measurement of how much learning has occurred in agp
articular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
A theory of learning can best be characterized as:
A descriptiongof the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning
The measurement of how much learning has occurred in ap
articular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
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, Chapterg1 –gPerspectives on Learning
Three of thegfollowing are principles of learning. Which one is a theory
of learning rather than a principle?
A behavior that is followed by punishment decreases in frequency.
People learn by making mental associations between new information
and their existing knowledge.
A response that is rewarded every time it occurs increases morer
apidly than a response that is only occasionally rewarded.
Students tend to remember moregof a lecture if they take notes onthe
lecture‘s content.
Which one of the following common sayings best reflects the concepto
f introspection?
―Where there‘s a will, there‘s a way.‖
―Nothing ventured, nothing gained.‖
―A penny for your thoughts.‖
―Old habits dieghard.‖
Which one of the followinggcommon sayings best reflects the basicp
remise underlying social learning theory?
―Monkey see, monkey do.‖
―Sparegthegrod and spoil the child.‖
―A friend in need is a friend indeed.‖
―A rolling stone gathers no moss.‖
Which one of thegfollowing statements provides the most credible explan
ation for the fact that humangbeings seemgto surpass all other animalspecies
in their thinking and learning capacities?
Only human beings have the capability to make tools.
Humans communicate regularly with oneganother and, in doing so,
pass along what they‘ve learned to future generations.
Human beings have a huge repertoire of instinctual behaviors from
which they can draw when they encounter new experiences.
Human brains are smaller than those of other intelligent species (e.g., el
ephants, dolphins) and therefore can transmit messages more quicklyan
d efficiently.
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for Human Learning
8th Edition Ormrod, CHAPTER 1 - 15
g
, CHAPTERg1
PERSPECTIVES ON LEARNING
Multiple Choice Questions
Human beings undoubtedly learn moregduring the course of a lifetime thana
ny other species on earth. The major result of this capacity to learn is that:
New instincts begin to emerge.
Human thought becomes less logical with each generation.
Humans can benefit from their experiences.
Humans are the only species whose behavior cannot be analyzed int
erms of stimuli and responses.
Three of thegfollowing are examples of learning. Which one is not?
Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins to advocate
political practices he has previously opposed.
Cara suddenly recognizes how thegdivision fact ―24 ’ 4 = 6‖ is relatedgt
o the multiplication fact ―6 x 4 = 24.‖
David has been running away from German shepherds ever since he
was bitten by a German shepherd two years ago.
Reynelda has trouble tracing a complex shape with a pencil when she is in ki
ndergarten, but she can do itgquite well by the time shegis in second grade. Isthis
an instance of learning?
Yes, because her behavior has changed.
No, because the circumstances are too dissimilar.
Maybe, although the changegmay simply be due to
physiological maturation.
Maybe, but only if she is being reinforced for tracing accurately.
2
, Chapterg1 –gPerspectives on Learning
Threegof the following illustrate various ways that learning might be reflected
in a person‘s behavior. Which one of the following changes does not necessarily
reflect learning?
Although it‘s a school night, Dean plays video games until well past hisu
sual bedtime. As he becomes more tired, he finds it increasingly difficult
to concentrate on what he‘s doing.
Even as a younggchild, Jerry could tell you that his grandparents i
mmigrated to the United States from Ireland. But after a conversa
tion with his grandmother, he can now describe the circumstances
of thegfamily‘s immigration ingconsiderable detail.
Day after day, Martin practices his basketball skills (shooting,dribbling,
etc.) onga basketball court at a local park. With each practice session, his
movements become faster and smoother.
Lewis occasionally asks for help when he has difficulty with his classw
ork, but most of thegtime he just struggles quietly on his own. After his t
eacher assures him that asking for help is not a signgof weakness or inab
ility, he begins asking for help much more frequently.
research examines learninggin tightly controlled settings and
research examines learninggin real-world settings.
Applied; Basic Basi
c; QualitativegQualit
ative; AppliedBasic;
Applied
A principlegof learning can best be characterized as:
A descriptiongof the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning
The measurement of how much learning has occurred in agp
articular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
A theory of learning can best be characterized as:
A descriptiongof the results of a particular research study
A statement that describes how a particular factor affects learning
The measurement of how much learning has occurred in ap
articular situation
An explanation of the underlying processes through which learning occurs
3
, Chapterg1 –gPerspectives on Learning
Three of thegfollowing are principles of learning. Which one is a theory
of learning rather than a principle?
A behavior that is followed by punishment decreases in frequency.
People learn by making mental associations between new information
and their existing knowledge.
A response that is rewarded every time it occurs increases morer
apidly than a response that is only occasionally rewarded.
Students tend to remember moregof a lecture if they take notes onthe
lecture‘s content.
Which one of the following common sayings best reflects the concepto
f introspection?
―Where there‘s a will, there‘s a way.‖
―Nothing ventured, nothing gained.‖
―A penny for your thoughts.‖
―Old habits dieghard.‖
Which one of the followinggcommon sayings best reflects the basicp
remise underlying social learning theory?
―Monkey see, monkey do.‖
―Sparegthegrod and spoil the child.‖
―A friend in need is a friend indeed.‖
―A rolling stone gathers no moss.‖
Which one of thegfollowing statements provides the most credible explan
ation for the fact that humangbeings seemgto surpass all other animalspecies
in their thinking and learning capacities?
Only human beings have the capability to make tools.
Humans communicate regularly with oneganother and, in doing so,
pass along what they‘ve learned to future generations.
Human beings have a huge repertoire of instinctual behaviors from
which they can draw when they encounter new experiences.
Human brains are smaller than those of other intelligent species (e.g., el
ephants, dolphins) and therefore can transmit messages more quicklyan
d efficiently.
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