PSI Educational Psychology Principles 3

Question 1

A police academy instructor uses role-play simulations before discussing the underlying theory. This approach aligns best with which learning principle?

Accepted Answer

Concrete experience preceding abstract conceptualization

Answer

Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle begins with concrete experience, which is then reflected upon before abstract concepts are formed and tested.

Question 2

Which concept describes a learner's belief in their own ability to successfully perform a specific task?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-efficacy, as defined by Bandura, is a person's belief in their capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific outcomes.

Question 3

In Bloom's Taxonomy (revised), which cognitive level requires a learner to judge the validity of information or evaluate the quality of a response plan?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate

Answer

The 'Evaluate' level in Bloom's revised taxonomy involves making judgments based on criteria and evidence, such as critiquing a response plan.

Question 4

A public safety instructor notices a recruit can demonstrate CPR correctly in the lab but freezes during a simulated mass-casualty event. This performance gap most likely reflects a failure of:

Accepted Answer

Transfer of learning to high-stress contexts

Answer

Transfer of learning refers to applying skills acquired in one context to different situations; stress inoculation training addresses this gap.

Question 5

Which type of memory stores general factual knowledge, such as the steps of an ICS command structure, independent of personal experience?

Accepted Answer

Semantic memory

Answer

Semantic memory holds general world knowledge and facts not tied to specific personal experiences, such as concepts, principles, and protocols.

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

(PSI) Public Safety Instructor Certification Practice Test

PSI Educational Psychology Principles 3