Define positive, negative, and zero transfer and provide an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Should indicate that positive transfer involves previous learning influencing the learning of new tasks, negative transfer involves previous learning hindering the learning of new tasks, zero transfer occurs when previous learning has no influence. Examples appropriately clarify definitions.
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What will be an ideal response?
In a series of experiments, Tolman investigated the role of reinforcement in learning. Which one of the following conclusions emerged from his research?
a. Reinforcement is essential for learning, but not for performance. b. Reinforcement is distracting, so interferes with learning. c. Responses can be learned even when they are not reinforced. d. Reinforcement is important only if the organism is unmotivated.
When both the goal and relationship is important, a person would use which conflict management strategy?
a. Compromising b. Withdrawing c. Smoothing d. Problem-solving negotiations e. Forcing (shark)
Superintendents are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT
a. providing executive leadership. b. establishing an appropriate climate in schools. c. setting the standards by which students' achievement will be measured. d. working collaboratively with the local school board to set educational policy.