CPTD Review Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is Behaviorism and how is it used in talent development?
Behaviorism is the idea that learning happens through a response to a stimulus (external event). It focuses on observable behaviors—not thoughts or feelings.
TD Example: A manager praises an employee every time they complete a task on time (positive reinforcement). Over time, the employee develops the habit.
What is Cognitivism in learning theory?
Learning through direct instruction. It’s about how learners think and understand.
TD Example: A TD professional uses storytelling and diagrams to help employees connect new ideas to what they already know.
What is Constructivism and how does it support adult learning?
Constructivism says learners build their own understanding through experiences. It’s learner-centered.
TD Example: In a leadership workshop, participants reflect on their past experiences and share insights to learn from each other.
What are the key stages of Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory?
People learn by doing something, thinking about it, learning from it, doing it again.
TD Example: An employee participates in a role-play (experience), reflects on what went well, learns a new approach, and tries again.
How do TD professionals use Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others.
TD Example: A facilitator notices a learner is frustrated and adjusts the activity to help them re-engage. This builds trust and supports learning.
What is the Trait Model of Emotional Intelligence?
This model sees EI as part of a person’s personality traits, like optimism, assertiveness, and empathy.
TD Example: A trainer who is naturally empathetic builds strong rapport with participants, helping them feel safe to share.
What is the Mixed Model of Emotional Intelligence? (Goleman’s)
This model combines emotional skills, traits, and behaviors (like self-awareness, motivation, empathy). Popularized by Daniel Goleman.
TD Example: A leader with high EI motivates their team by understanding their emotional needs and managing their own stress.
What is the Ability Model of Emotional Intelligence?
Self perception and managing emotions.
TD Example: A coach helps a new manager learn to read team emotions and respond appropriately to improve collaboration.
What are the key principles of Knowles’ Adult Learning Theory?
Adults learn best when:
They know why they need to learn
They can use their experiences
They want self-direction
Learning is problem-centered, not content-centered
TD Example: A course starts with a real work problem and lets learners guide the discussion, applying their own knowledge.
What are the 5 parts of Goleman’s EI Model?
Self-awareness
Self-regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social skills
TD Example: A team leader uses self-awareness to manage reactions, empathy to understand others, and social skills to resolve conflict.
