Which of the following is outside the purview of the characteristics of learning?
ALearning is a lifelong process
BLearning is a temporary change in behaviour ✓ Correct
CLearning is prompted by individual needs
DLearning is transferable
Correct answer: (B) Learning is a temporary change in behaviour
Explanation
Learning is a relatively permanent change in behaviour, so calling it a temporary change lies outside its characteristics.
Learning being a lifelong process is a true characteristic, continuing from birth to old age.
Learning being prompted by individual needs is true, as motivation drives it.
Learning being transferable is true, since a skill learned in one context aids another.
Temporary changes from fatigue, illness or drugs are excluded from learning.
Learning is defined as a relatively permanent change in behaviour resulting from experience or practice.
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