In Which One of the Following Ways Are Students Most

question 68

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following ways are students most likely to benefit from knowing the instructional objectives of a lesson?

• A)Objectives let them know what questions are going to be on the next exam.
• B)Objectives enable them to predict how their teacher will teach the lesson,so they won't be caught by surprise if the lesson goes in an usual direction.
• C)Objectives give them a good idea of what their grades are going to be.
• D)Objectives tell them what is expected of them and so can help them direct their efforts.

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Definitions:

Social Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors through observation and imitation of others, as proposed by Albert Bandura.

Classical Conditioning

The procedure of learning through establishing connections between a stimulus from the surroundings and one that occurs naturally.

Secondary Reinforcers

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer; also known as conditioned reinforcers.

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behaviorism where the introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.