RCI Learning Theories & Psychology 2

Question 1

According to Bloom's Taxonomy, which level requires learners to break down information into component parts?

Accepted Answer

Analysis

Answer

Analysis involves breaking information into parts and examining how they relate to each other.

Question 2

A Red Cross instructor notices a student freezing when asked to demonstrate CPR. This reaction most likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

Performance anxiety and affective domain barriers

Answer

Freezing during performance tasks typically reflects affective domain issues such as anxiety rather than cognitive or psychomotor deficits alone.

Question 3

Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent response rate in operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Answer

Variable ratio schedules produce the highest and most persistent response rates because rewards are unpredictable.

Question 4

In Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle, what immediately follows Concrete Experience?

Accepted Answer

Reflective Observation

Answer

After a concrete experience, learners engage in reflective observation — thinking about what happened before drawing conclusions.

Question 5

An instructor uses analogies to connect new AED procedures to familiar car maintenance tasks. This reflects which learning principle?

Accepted Answer

Scaffolding

Answer

Scaffolding builds on prior knowledge by connecting new concepts to what learners already understand.

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