- 1. Educational psychology is a branch of psychology that is dedicated to understanding how people learn and how different teaching methods can be used to improve learning outcomes. It explores concepts such as motivation, memory, cognitive development, and problem-solving skills to help educators create effective learning environments. Educational psychologists also study the social and emotional factors that influence learning, such as student-teacher relationships, classroom management, and the impact of peer interactions. By applying psychological theories and research findings to educational settings, educational psychologists strive to enhance teaching practices and support the academic success and overall well-being of students.
Which is an example of intrinsic motivation in a classroom setting?
A) A student getting a reward for good behavior
B) A student wanting to impress their parents
C) A student being praised by the teacher
D) A student completing a project out of personal interest
- 2. What is the zone of proximal development according to Vygotsky?
A) The area of the brain responsible for learning
B) The difference between what a learner can do with help and without help
C) A popular educational theory in the 19th century
D) The practice of zoning schools based on development levels
- 3. In behaviorism, what is reinforcement intended to do?
A) Encourage cognitive challenges
B) Punish undesired behaviors
C) Challenge students to think critically
D) Increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated
- 4. Which theorist is known for the stages of moral development?
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Lawrence Kohlberg
C) Albert Bandura
D) Jean Piaget
- 5. What is the term for adjusting the difficulty of a task to match the individual's abilities?
A) Differentiation
B) Zoning
C) Scaffolding
D) Alignment
- 6. Which cognitive process involves categorizing information by identifying common features?
A) Problem-solving
B) Concept formation
C) Memory storage
D) Decision-making
- 7. What is the term for the ability to understand and regulate one's own emotions?
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Emotional intelligence
C) Cognitive development
D) Intellectual superiority
- 8. What is the primary goal of student-centered learning approaches?
A) Facilitate teacher control over the classroom
B) Encourage passive learning through lectures
C) Prioritize strict assessment standards
D) To empower students to take ownership of their learning process
- 9. According to the Information Processing Model, what role does attention play in memory?
A) Determining what information is processed into memory
B) Accessing memories when needed
C) Storing information long-term
D) Retrieving lost memories
- 10. Which theory emphasizes the importance of observational learning and social behavior?
A) Cognitive Load Theory
B) Classical Conditioning
C) Operant Conditioning
D) Social Learning Theory
- 11. What is the term for the understanding that something continues to exist even when it cannot be seen?
A) Object permanence
B) Egocentrism
C) Conservation
D) Theory of mind
- 12. What term is used to describe the gap between what students already know and what they can learn with support?
A) Learning plateau
B) Cognitive dissonance
C) Zone of proximal development
D) Critical period
- 13. Which concept refers to a person’s belief in their capability to perform a specific task or reach a goal?
A) Self-actualization
B) Self-regulation
C) Self-fulfilling prophecy
D) Self-efficacy
- 14. What is the term for using multiple senses to enhance memory?
A) Monomodal learning
B) Selective attention
C) Sensory overload
D) Multisensory learning
- 15. Which type of reasoning involves solving problems by searching for relevant information?
A) Inductive reasoning
B) Analogical reasoning
C) Heuristic reasoning
D) Deductive reasoning
- 16. What is the purpose of formative assessment in the classroom?
A) To rank students based on performance
B) To assign final grades
C) To provide feedback and monitor student progress
D) To assess students at the end of the semester
- 17. Which learning theory suggests that learning is an active process of creating meaning from experience?
A) Humanism
B) Constructivism
C) Cognitivism
D) Behaviorism
- 18. What does the term 'cognitive load' refer to in educational psychology?
A) The weight of textbooks carried by students
B) The number of students in a classroom
C) The mental effort required to process information
D) The size of the school building
- 19. At what stage of cognitive development do children understand the conservation of volume?
A) Formal operational stage
B) Concrete operational stage
C) Preoperational stage
D) Sensorimotor stage
- 20. What is the term for the concept of rearranging and reconstructing cognitive structures to incorporate new information?
A) Assimilation.
B) Adaptation.
C) Integration.
D) Accommodation.
- 21. In behaviorism, what is the process of learning through reinforcement or punishment?
A) Cognitive Dissonance
B) Social Learning
C) Operant Conditioning
D) Metacognition
- 22. Who is known for the theory of cognitive development in children?
A) Erik Erikson
B) Jean Piaget
C) Lev Vygotsky
D) Abraham Maslow
- 23. Who is known for his studies on the effects of rewards and punishments in learning and behavior?
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Abraham Maslow
C) B.F. Skinner
D) Jean Piaget
- 24. What is the role of schemas in cognitive development according to Piaget?
A) Factors that impede learning
B) External rewards that motivate behavior
C) Mental structures that help organize knowledge
D) Mechanisms for storing short-term memories
- 25. According to Erik Erikson, what is the stage during which adolescents try to find a sense of self and personal identity?
A) Identity vs. Role Confusion
B) Generativity vs. Stagnation
C) Intimacy vs. Isolation
D) Industry vs. Inferiority
- 26. What term refers to the process of thinking about thinking and monitoring one's cognitive processes?
A) Assimilation
B) Cognitive Dissonance
C) Metacognition
D) Schema
- 27. What is the term for the mental process of reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making?
A) Cognition
B) Memory
C) Perception
D) Attention
- 28. What is a commonly used method for assessing student understanding and learning progress?
A) Summative Assessment
B) Authentic Assessment
C) Norm-Referenced Assessment
D) Formative Assessment
- 29. What is the process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to give it meaning?
A) Memory
B) Learning
C) Cognition
D) Perception
- 30. What is the term for the mental process of recalling previously learned information?
A) Consolidation
B) Elaboration
C) Encoding
D) Retrieval
- 31. What is the term for a cognitive process that involves comparing new information to existing knowledge?
A) Transformation.
B) Internalization.
C) Accommodation.
D) Assimilation.
- 32. What is the theory that suggests individuals have different preferred learning styles?
A) Schema Theory
B) Multiple Intelligences Theory
C) Zone of Proximal Development Theory
D) Social Learning Theory
- 33. Who introduced the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on success in life?
A) Daniel Goleman
B) Philippa Perry
C) Martin Seligman
D) David Perkins
- 34. Who is best known for his theory of classical conditioning?
A) Edward Thorndike
B) Ivan Pavlov
C) Jean Piaget
D) Erik Erikson
- 35. What is the term for the mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that people use to solve problems?
A) Heuristics.
B) Algorithms.
C) Cues.
D) Scripts.
- 36. Who is recognized for his contributions to the study of observational learning and self-efficacy?
A) Jerome Bruner
B) Kenneth Clark
C) Edward Thorndike
D) Albert Bandura
- 37. Who proposed the concept of the hierarchy of needs?
A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Erik Erikson
C) Abraham Maslow
D) Carl Rogers
- 38. Who is recognized for his contributions to social constructivism and the concept of the zone of proximal development?
A) Albert Bandura
B) Lev Vygotsky
C) Edward Lee Thorndike
D) John Dewey
- 39. What is the term for the internal process that initiates, sustains, and regulates behavior?
A) Emotion
B) Arousal
C) Motivation
D) Stress
- 40. Who is known for his theory of multiple intelligences?
A) B.F. Skinner
B) Jean Piaget
C) Howard Gardner
D) Erik Erikson
- 41. Who outlined the stages of psychosocial development in humans?
A) Erik Erikson
B) Jean Piaget
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Lev Vygotsky
- 42. According to Abraham Maslow, which needs must be satisfied first before higher-level needs can be addressed?
A) Physiological needs
B) Esteem needs
C) Self-actualization needs
D) Safety needs
- 43. Who is best known for his studies on human memory and the forgetting curve?
A) Hermann Ebbinghaus
B) Kenneth Clark
C) Jerome Bruner
D) Urie Bronfenbrenner
- 44. What is the term for the mental representation of knowledge?
A) Algorithm
B) Heuristic
C) Schema
D) Prototype
- 45. The concept of forming a strong emotional bond at an early age is known as?
A) Parenting
B) Attachment
C) Bonding
D) Socialization
- 46. Which study technique involves breaking down information into smaller parts to aid in understanding and retention?
A) Spacing Effect
B) Elaborative Rehearsal
C) Mnemonic Devices
D) Chunking
- 47. Which type of reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened through the addition of a stimulus after the behavior occurs?
A) Extinction.
B) Negative reinforcement.
C) Positive reinforcement.
D) Punishment.
- 48. Which perspective in educational psychology focuses on the influence of culture on learning?
A) Humanistic perspective.
B) Biological perspective.
C) Psychoanalytic perspective.
D) Sociocultural perspective.
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