Which term describes training delivered primarily through computer-based instruction, typically self-paced?

• A. Computer-based Training (CBT)
• B. Social Reinforcement
• C. Diversity Training
• D. Videoconferencing

Answer: (A)

Training delivered primarily through computer-based instruction, typically self-paced, is known as computer-based training. This approach uses software-driven modules that learners access on a computer or device, move through at their own speed, and often encounter interactive elements, simulations, and quizzes that track progress. It’s valued for scalability, consistency of content, and the flexibility for learners to engage with material when it suits them, which helps support self-directed learning and reduces the need for live instructor time. The other options don’t describe this delivery method: social reinforcement refers to feedback or praise as a behavior-change mechanism, not how training is delivered; diversity training is about the subject matter of the training; videoconferencing is a real-time, synchronous delivery method rather than self-paced computer-based learning.