LPN/LVNs who enter nursing school to become RNs come into the learning environment with prior knowledge and understanding. Which of the following best describes the effect experience may have on learning?
a. Experience may be a source of insight or a barrier.
b. Experience is usually a stumbling block for LPN/LVNs.
c. Experience never makes learning more difficult.
d. Once something is learned, it can never be truly modified.
A
Experience accentuates differences among learners, serves as a source of insight and motivation, can be a barrier, and will serve as a foundation for defining the self.
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