Learning, according to Knapp, is defined as which of the following?

Learning, according to Knapp, is defined as which of the following?

• A. A temporary change in behaviour
• B. An increase in strength
• C. A change in mood affecting performance
• D. More or less permanent change in behaviour that is reflected by a change in performance

Answer: (D)

The key idea tested is how learning is defined in psychology: it’s a lasting change in behavior that comes from practice or experience and is evident as an improvement in performance. The best option captures both persistence and the measurable effect on performance, describing a relatively permanent change in behavior that shows up as a change in how well someone performs. That rules out a temporary change in behavior (not lasting), an increase in strength (a physical adaptation, not a definition of learning), and a mood-related performance change (temporary psychological state, not a durable skill change).

The key idea tested is how learning is defined in psychology: it’s a lasting change in behavior that comes from practice or experience and is evident as an improvement in performance. The best option captures both persistence and the measurable effect on performance, describing a relatively permanent change in behavior that shows up as a change in how well someone performs. That rules out a temporary change in behavior (not lasting), an increase in strength (a physical adaptation, not a definition of learning), and a mood-related performance change (temporary psychological state, not a durable skill change).