PSI PSI Adult Learning Theories & Andragogy

Question 1

Which theorist is most associated with andragogy, the study of how adults learn?

Accepted Answer

Malcolm Knowles

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Benjamin Bloom

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Jean Piaget

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John Dewey

Question 2

According to andragogical principles, adult learners are primarily motivated by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Internal motivation and relevance to real-life tasks

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External rewards and grades

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Fear of failure

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Instructor approval

Question 3

A PSI instructor designing a course for adult firefighters should prioritize which learning approach?

Accepted Answer

Problem-centered, experience-based instruction

Answer

Rote memorization of codes

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Passive lecture-only delivery

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Standardized testing only

Question 4

Which adult learning principle states that learners need to know WHY they are learning something before they engage?

Accepted Answer

Need to know

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Self-concept

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Readiness to learn

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Orientation to learning

Question 5

Experiential learning theory, developed by David Kolb, suggests that learning is most effective when it involves which cycle?

Accepted Answer

Concrete experience → Reflection → Abstract conceptualization → Active experimentation

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Lecture → Test → Review → Reteach

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Read → Memorize → Recall → Apply

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Observe → Copy → Practice → Certify

Question 6

When a public safety instructor asks trainees to reflect on a recent drill before introducing new concepts, this best demonstrates which principle?

Accepted Answer

Using prior experience as a learning resource

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Behaviorism

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Passive knowledge transfer

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Summative assessment