The Type of Learning Students Do When Studying Information for a Test

question 252

Multiple Choice

The type of learning students do when studying information for a test is primarily ______________ learning.

• A) cognitive
• B) observational
• C) classical
• D) associative

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Definitions:

Avoidance Goals

Goals framed in terms of avoiding unpleasant experiences, such as trying not to look foolish in public.

Approach Goals

Goals that focus on achieving a positive outcome or moving towards a desirable object, event, or outcome.

Mastery Goals

Objectives focused on developing competence and mastering a task rather than comparing oneself to others.

Sexual Script

Socially learned behaviors and expectations about how sexual experiences and relationships should unfold.