"Mental Learning" Is Closest in Meaning to Which Form of Learning

question 40

Multiple Choice

"Mental learning" is closest in meaning to which form of learning?

• A)operant conditioning
• B)cognitive learning
• C)classical conditioning
• D)creative learning
• E)higher-order conditioning

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Definitions:

Back-Channel Feedback

The small vocal and visual comments a listener makes while a speaker is talking, without taking over the speaking turn. This includes responses such as “Yeah,” “Huh?” “M-hmn,” head nods, brief smiles, and completions of the speaker’s words. Back-channel feedback is crucial to coordinate conversation smoothly.

Paralanguage

All the vocal aspects of speech other than words, including loudness, pitch, speed of speaking, pauses, sighs, laughter, and so on.

Paralinguistic Signals

Non-verbal cues used in communication that accompany speech, such as tone of voice, pitch, speed, and pauses, which can affect the interpretation of the message.

Verbal Cues

Elements in spoken language, such as tone, pace, and volume, that convey meaning beyond the words themselves.