Question 1

In the context of the social view of learning, what role does dialogue play?

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Dialogue facilitates understanding and the co-construction of knowledge.

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Dialogue is unnecessary and can hinder personal reflection.

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Dialogue only serves to entertain and does not contribute to learning.

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Dialogue is primarily about debating and winning arguments.

Question 2

Which of the following best represents the social constructivist view of learning?

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Knowledge is constructed through social interactions and shared experiences.

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Knowledge is transmitted from teacher to student in a one-way manner.

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Learning occurs solely through individual reflection and personal experience.

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Learning is a passive process that does not require engagement with others.

Question 3

What is a key concept of Vygotsky's social learning theory?

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The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) emphasizes the importance of social interaction in learning.

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Learning occurs independently of social influences.

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Cognitive development is solely a biological process.

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Education should focus exclusively on standardized testing.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key principle of Behaviourism?

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All behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

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Learning is driven by socio-cultural influences.

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Cognitive processes play the primary role in learning.

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Individuals learn by introspection and self-reflection.

Question 5

What does operant conditioning emphasize in Behaviourism?

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The use of reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior.

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The influence of genetics on learning abilities.

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The importance of observational learning in behavior acquisition.

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The development of cognitive skills through thought processes.

Question 6

Which brain material helps with the passing of information from one neuron to another?

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Myelin sheath

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Dendrites

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Synaptic cleft

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Axon terminals

Question 7

What part of the brain is essential for forming new memories?

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Hippocampus

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Parietal Lobe

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Occipital Lobe

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Temporal Lobe

Question 8

What type of memory is primarily used for holding information temporarily while performing a task?

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Short-term memory

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Procedural memory

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Long-term memory

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Sensory memory

Question 9

What is the role of rehearsal in transforming short-term memory into long-term memory?

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Rehearsal helps to reinforce and consolidate information, making it easier to transfer to long-term memory.

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Rehearsal has no effect on memory retention.

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Rehearsal only applies to long-term memory.

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Rehearsal is only useful for visual information.

Question 10

Which of these demonstrates self-efficacy?

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Believing you can improve your grades through study and effort

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Believing you are naturally bad at math

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Thinking others will help you succeed

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Waiting for luck to get better grades

Question 11

Which of these demonstrates self-regulation?

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Setting a schedule and sticking to it

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Giving in to distractions

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Ignoring deadlines

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Procrastinating on assignments

Question 12

Which example demonstrates an unconditioned stimulus that elicits an unconditioned response?

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A loud noise causing a jump response

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A dog barking and a person petting it

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A light flashing and a person smiling

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A soothing sound leading to relaxation

Question 13

Which scenario illustrates a conditioned stimulus producing a conditioned response?

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A child develops a fear of a dog after being bitten by one

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The child plays with a dog

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The child sees a picture of a dog

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The child is given a treat for being good

Question 14

Which of the following is a limitation of cognitive theories of learning?

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They do not account for individual differences in learning styles

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They emphasize the importance of prior knowledge

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They provide a clear framework for skill acquisition

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They focus solely on behavior during learning

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of cognitive load in a real-world learning scenario?

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A student struggles to understand a complex math problem while also trying to follow multiple spoken instructions at once

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A student reviews their notes after a lecture

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A student engages in a group discussion about a topic

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A student memorizes a poem line by line

Question 16

Which of the following teaching practices is NOT characteristic of behaviourist methods?

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Critical thinking exercises

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Training through repetition

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Structured drills

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Using rewards for performance

Question 17

Which is NOT an example of cognitivist teaching methods?

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Direct Instruction

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Problem-Based Learning

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Collaborative Learning

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Concept Mapping

Question 18

Which technique is an example of applying metacognition in a learning scenario?

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Setting goals and monitoring progress during a study session.

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Reading a text once and expecting to remember all details.

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Listening to a lecture without any engagement or questions.

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Taking notes without reviewing them afterwards.

Question 19

What are the essential components of automacity?

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automaticity, fluency, and control

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analysis, judgment, and reflection

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attention, rehearsal, and memory

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effort, strategy, and intent

Question 20

What role does practice play in developing automaticity?

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It decreases the cognitive load required to perform tasks

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It increases the complexity of tasks

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It has no significant effect on task performance

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It requires constant attention and focus

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