FOI: Learning Process

Question 1

Theories of Learning

Learning Process

Answer 1

BICC
B - Behaviorism (monkey see monkey do)

I - Information Processing (Brain is a computer)

C - Cognitive (Thinking)

C - Constructivism (Building blocks)

Question 2

Forgetting

Learning Process

Answer 2

RIFRS
R - Retrieval Failure
I - Interference
F - Fading
R - Repression (unconscious)
S - Supression (on purpose)

Recall Aid: Smoking the RIFRS makes you forget

Question 3

Laws of Learning

Learning Process

Answer 3

REEPIR
R - Readiness
E - Excersize
E - Effect
P - Primacy
I - Intensity
R - Recency

Recall Aid: If you dont follow the Laws, the REEPIR will come after you

Question 4

Levels of Learning

Learning Process

Answer 4

RUAC
R - Rote memorization
U - Understanding
A - Application
C - Correlation

Question 5

Factors Effecting Perception

Learning Process

Answer 5

GSTEP
G - Goals & Values
S - Self Concept
T - Time & Opportunity
E - Element of Threat
P - Physical Organism

Recall Aid: GSTEP on my Perception

Question 6

Scenario Based Training (SBT)

Learning Process

Answer 6

CTC
C - Clear Objective
T - Tailored to the Student
C - Capitalizes on Local Environment

Question 7

Characteristics of Learning

Learning Process

Answer 7

PEAM
P - Purposeful
E - Experience
A - Active Process
M - Multi Faceted

Question 8

Types of Memory

Learning Process

Answer 8

SSL
S - Sensory
S - Short Term
L - Long term

Question 9

Stages of Skill Acquisition

Learning Process

Answer 9

CAA
C - Cognitive stage
A - Associative stage
A - Automatic Response stage

Recall Aid: CAA Stage

Question 10

Levels of the Affective Domain

Learning Process

Answer 10

ARVOI
A - Awareness
R - Response
V - Valuing
O - Organizing
I - Integration

Question 11

Levels of the Psychomotor Domain

Learning Process

Answer 11

OIPH
O - Observation
I - Imitation
P - Practice
H - Habit

Question 12

Retention of Learning

Learning Process

Ways that we retain what we have learned

Answer 12

PUMMPA
P - Praise Stimulates Recall
U - Using All Senses
M - Meaningful Repetition aids Recall
M - Mnemonics
P - Prompted by Association
A - Attitude Aids Retention

Recall Aid: PUMMPA the Warthog Retains

Question 13

Reducing Errors when Learning

Learning Process

Answer 13

DR CULT
D - Developing Routines
R - Raising Awareness
C - Checking For Errors
U - Using Reminders
L - Learning & Practice
T - Taking your time

Recall Aid: “The Cult of Errors

Question 14

Types of Errors

Learining Process

Answer 14

1. Mistakes - Errors of Thought
2. Slips - Errors of Action

Question 15

Types of Practice

Learning Process

Answer 15

DBR
D - Deliberate (specific)
B - Blocked (over & over)
R - Random

Blocked is the LEAST effective, Random is the most

Question 16

Phases of Aqcuiring Knowledge

Learning Process

Answer 16

MUC
M - Memorization
U - Understanding
C - Concept Learning

Recall Aid: MUC Phases

Question 17

Transfer of Knowledge

Learning Process

The ways in which Knowledge is Transfered

Answer 17

+Positive Transfer
* Task A leads to task B

-Negative Transfer
* Task A inhibits task B

Question 18

What are Perceptions?

Learning Process

Answer 18

The gathering of data (stimuli) through our senses

Question 19

What is Learning?

Learning Process

Answer 19

1. A permenant change in behavior based on experience
2. Acquiring Knowledge or Understanding, of a Skill or Subject, through Education, Experience, or Study

Question 20

What is Insight?

Learning Process

Answer 20

The grouping of Perceptions into meaningful wholes

Question 21

Explain the Perception/Insight process

Answer 21

Our body receives stimuli from the senses that lead to perceptions, & then Perceptions lead to Insights

Question 22

Obstacles to Learning

Learning Process

Answer 22

WI PA UA
W - Worry/Lack of Interest
I - Impatience
P - Physical Discomfort
A - Anxiety
U - Unfair Treatment
A - Apathy due to poor Instruction