An Instructor Needs to Motivate a Learner to Complete a Course

question 261

Multiple Choice

An instructor needs to motivate a learner to complete a course, but the learner is not excited about the course due to lack of knowledge. Which of the following is the BEST motivation method?

• A) Implement more real life scenarios into the instruction to make the learner more interested.
• B) Create a group for this learner to work with to make the learner feel more comfortable.
• C) Give the learner words of affirmation and tell them the instructor is available after class.
• D) Pair the learner with a more knowledgeable learner in the class so the learner can keep up with the class.

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Definitions:

US Immediately Follows CS

In classical conditioning, the unconditioned stimulus consistently and immediately follows the conditioned stimulus, establishing an association.

Predictive Signal

An indication or sign that precedes and suggests the probable occurrence of a future event or outcome.

Surprise

An emotional and cognitive response to unexpected events or information.

Classical Conditioning

An acquisition of knowledge approach where two stimuli are regularly coupled; a behavior that at the outset is triggered by the second stimulus becomes, over time, elicited by the first stimulus alone.