An Experiment to Determine the Most Effective Way to Teach

question 92

Multiple Choice

An experiment to determine the most effective way to teach safety principles applied four different teaching methods. Some employees were given programmed instruction booklets and worked through the course at their own pace. Other employees attended lectures. A third group watched a television presentation, and a fourth group was divided into small discussion groups. A high of 10 was possible. A sample of five tests was selected from each group. The test grade results were: At the 0.01 level, what is the critical value?

• A) 1.00
• B) 1.96
• C) 3.24
• D) 5.29

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a certain stimulus or action encourages the repetition of a behavior, strengthening the likelihood of its occurrence.

Social Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observational learning, imitating others, and modeling what they observe in social contexts.

Object Relations Theory

A psychoanalytic theory focusing on relationships with others, asserting that the ego and personality are shaped by early family ties and dynamics.

Social Learning Theory

Social learning theory contends that people learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation, imitation, and modeling of others within a social context.