click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
C235 - Topic 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| behavior shaping | Refers to the selective reinforcement of successfully approximate performance of a target behavior until the target is achieved. |
| Behavioral Objective | Clearly states what a participant should be able to do at the end of the program. |
| Distributed Practice | Practicing training over a period of time |
| feedback | The vital link that permits knowledge of results and informs trainees to whether or not they’re on the right track. |
| Gestalt Learning | Adult learners should understand the big picture, then they can be introduced one at a time to the smaller pieces that fit together. |
| law of effect | Behavior that is reinforced tends to be repeated. |
| Massed Practice | Practicing training at one time |
| Overlearning | Practicing tasks so thoroughly they become second nature. |
| practice | Performing the training tasks after learning in order to improve proficiency |
| Reinforcement | The change in one’s environment, or consequence of behavior, which strengthens the probability of the future occurrence of the behavior that produced the reinforcement |
| SMART Objectives | Objectives that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. |
| Self-efficacy | Confidence in one’s own ability to learn the content of the training program. |
| WIIFM | “What’s in it for me?” This is where a solid rationale for the training and a direct connection between the desired learning outcomes and the strategic success of the business are very important. |