Question 1

The ______________ is an instructional approach that provides the trainees with information that helps them interpret their past performance and also determine what they should be studying and practicing to improve their future performance.

Accepted Answer

The Adaptive Guidance Approach is designed to offer learners personalized feedback and guidance based on their past performance, helping them understand what areas they need to focus on for improvement. This approach adapts to the learner's needs, providing targeted information to enhance future performance.

Question 2

The extent to which a training task helps develop KSAOs required on the job is called

Accepted Answer

Psychological fidelity refers to the extent to which a training task simulates the psychological demands of the job, including the cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects.

Question 3

A college student who crams for a test the night before is using

Accepted Answer

Cramming for a test the night before is an example of massed practice, which involves studying material in a condensed, intensive manner over a short period of time, rather than spreading out study sessions over longer periods (distributed practice).

Question 4

____________ is the transfer of messages across different settings or contexts at the same level of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal transfer refers to the movement or sharing of information, skills, or knowledge across departments, teams, or individuals operating at the same level within an organization, rather than up or down the hierarchical structure.

Question 5

Training that involves pilots practicing in a flight simulator that mirrors the actual layout of a real airplane cockpit has

Accepted Answer

Physical fidelity refers to the degree to which the simulator replicates the real-world physical environment, such as the layout of an airplane cockpit.

Question 6

All of the following are discussed in the textbook as reasons for using a simulator in training except

Accepted Answer

The textbook discusses controlled reproducibility, safety considerations, and cost as reasons for using a simulator in training, but not time.

Question 7

When a task is over-learned and can be performed with limited attention,the result is

Accepted Answer

When a task is over-learned to the point where it can be performed with limited attention, it results in automaticity. This means the task can be executed without conscious thought, often as a result of extensive practice or repetition.

Question 8

A trainee in a financial firm is assigned to follow a manager for a day in order to observe how to handle various situations.This example is based on principles of

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory emphasizes learning through observation and imitation of others, which is exemplified by a trainee observing a manager to learn how to handle various situations.

Question 9

A college student who prepares for a test by studying for 2 hours over the last 4 nights before an exam is using

Accepted Answer

Distributed practice refers to spreading out study sessions over time rather than cramming them into a short period. In this case, studying for 2 hours over the last 4 nights before an exam is an example of spreading out the study sessions, which is characteristic of distributed practice.

Question 10

The type of training method that allows learners to practice material that they previously had difficulty with is called

Accepted Answer

Branching programming is a training method designed to allow learners to practice material they previously struggled with, by adapting the course of instruction based on their responses and performance.

Question 11

Which type of job training is more common in European countries (e.g.,Germany and Denmark)than in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Apprenticeship programs are more common in European countries like Germany and Denmark compared to the United States. These programs combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing participants to learn a trade or profession.

Question 12

The idea that humans can learn indirectly by observing others is based on

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, suggests that people can learn new behaviors and information by watching other people (known as models). This theory emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling.

Question 13

Jessie just started a new training program at work that grants the trainees much more control over their training.Since Jessie desires more control over her training,it is suggested that ____________ be used along with her new training program in order to receive the best results.

Accepted Answer

Adaptive guidance, which adjusts to the learner's needs and preferences, complements a training program that grants more control to the trainee, like Jessie's, by providing personalized support and direction.

Question 14

All of the following are features of learning organizations except

Accepted Answer

Learning organizations emphasize flexibility and adaptability rather than rigid structures, focusing on innovation, information sharing, and employee development. Encouraging structure is not typically highlighted as a feature of learning organizations.

Question 15

Brandi just started a new training program at work.Two days a week she receives live instruction,and the other three days she receives video instruction.Which term best describes the instructional approach Brandi's work is using?

Accepted Answer

Blended Learning Approach is the correct term because it combines live, interactive instruction with digital or online learning methods, which is exactly what Brandi is experiencing with her mix of live and video instruction.

Question 16

The belief in one's capability to perform a specific task or reach a specific goal is called

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task. This concept is crucial in psychology, particularly in understanding motivation and behavior.

Question 17

Police recruits who participate in target practice in order to refine their shooting skills are performing

Accepted Answer

Active practice involves engaging in an activity or skill in order to improve proficiency, which is what police recruits are doing during target practice to refine their shooting skills.

Question 18

Linear programming is a type of

Accepted Answer

Linear programming is a method used in programmed instruction, a technique in educational technology where content is presented in a logical, linear progression.

Question 19

Behavior modeling is used to apply the principles of

Accepted Answer

Behavior modeling is based on social learning theory, which suggests that people can learn new behaviors by observing and imitating others.

Question 20

Blended Learning uses:

Accepted Answer

Blended Learning combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with traditional place-based classroom methods. It requires the physical presence of both teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace. Thus, it includes both Distance Learning (A) and Face-to-face Learning (C).

Quiz 7: Training and Development