Chapter 5

A curriculum covers more specific learning objectives and addresses a more limited number of competencies than a course or program.

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A metaphor is a device, such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations, that assists in remembering something.

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Compared to other generations, Millennials prefer training methods that allow them to work at their own pace and look to trainers to share their expertise.

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Conference type seating is most appropriate when training involves small group discussions.

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Content curation refers to creating a group of pictures that tell a story.

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Counter to intuition, using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

FALSE

Fan-type seating is ineffective for training that includes trainees working in groups and teams.

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In general, it is considered best practice to avoid the use of incandescent lighting in a training room. Such lighting is typically too bright and "harsh."

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In the context of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), sensing types will thrive when information is organized and structured. Such individuals are motivated to complete assignments in order to gain closure.

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Incorporating novelty and fun into a training course can promote learner engagement, but may have little effect on helping learners commit training content to memory.

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It is generally considered best practice to use slang and sports analogies when training groups of trainees from different cultural backgrounds. Doing so helps to promote fun in the learning environment, and such strategies can serve as useful mnemonic devices.

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Regarding opportunity to perform, breadth refers to the number of times or the frequency with which trained tasks are performed on the job.

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The dimensions of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator combine to form eighteen personality types.

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The traditional classroom-type arrangement is good for role-play exercises that involve trainees working in groups of two or three.

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To encourage self-management, it is important to emphasize that lapses are typically the result of personal failure.

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Using "HOMES" to remember the five Great Lakes (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior) is an example of concept map.

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When a series of steps must be followed in a specific way to complete a task successfully, training should be designed with an emphasis on far transfer.

FALSE

"I" before "e", except after "c", or when sounding like "a" in "neighbor" and "weigh", is an example of a mnemonic.

TRUE

A low level of training support a manager can provide is acceptance.

TRUE

Companies experience loss of explicit and tacit knowledge when older employees retire.

TRUE

In developing a lesson outline, trainers need to consider the proper sequencing of topics.

TRUE

Lesson plans are typically more detailed than design documents.

TRUE

Millennials like to learn by working alone and helping others to learn.

TRUE

Opportunity to perform is influenced by both the work environment and trainee motivation.

TRUE

The larger the room, the more a trainer's gestures and movements must be exaggerated to get the audience's attention.

TRUE

Traditional classroom-type seating makes it difficult for trainees to work in teams.

TRUE

When using an outside vendor to provide training services, it is important to consider the extent to which the training program will be customized based on a company's needs.

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