Chapter PIA, Problem 1TY

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Learning is defined as any relatively permanent change that modifies behavior after experience or practice. Learning takes place when people learn something and at that time some part of the brain is physically changed in order to record information which is learned by a person.

Answer to Problem 1TY

Correct answer:

If an individual uses an image, flashcard, pictures, or any visual media to take help in learning, it is termed as a visual method of learning. This information is reflected in the option “b”. Therefore, option b. is correct.

Option b. is given as “visual”.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for the correct statement:

Visualization helps in learning as it affects the learner’s cognitive and affective domain. If the individual is learning through the visualization of the images, the concept is easily understood easily by the learner. Visual learning method involves the use of flashcard, diagrams, chart, and interactive figure.

Hence, option b. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “verbal”.

A verbal method of learning involves the use of words, writing, or speaking skills as by this method learners learn by forming memory. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option c. is given as “auditory”.

Auditory learning involves learning by listening to the information, such as the lecture method of teaching. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option d. is given as “action”.

Learning by action involves learning by any physical activity such as experiments, projects, or group studies. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options a., c., and d. are incorrect.

Conclusion

Use of pictures, flashcards, or diagram while learning is termed as a visual method of learning. It is a very effective method of learning.