Which of the following is the best way to assess if learning has occurred?
a. There is an appreciation for the new knowledge and skills learned.
b. Participants passed an examination designed to measure learning.
c. Participants stayed attentive throughout the program.
d. There is a long-term change in knowledge and behavior.
ANS: D
By definition, learning is an enduring change involving modification of knowledge, behavior, perception, or motivation. An appreciation for the new knowledge, passing an examination, and staying attentive does not address the entire scope of the learning process.
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