Educational Psychology
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- Q1What is the concept of active learning in educational psychology?Memorizing information for examsEngaging students in activities that require them to actively participate and apply their knowledge.Teacher-centered instructionListening to lectures and taking notesPassively observing demonstrations30s
- Q2What is the concept of cognitive load in educational psychology?The influence of social factors on academic performanceThe amount of mental effort required to process information.The process of transferring information from short-term memory to long-term memoryThe impact of physical environment on learningThe use of technology in the classroom30s
- Q3What is the purpose of educational psychology?To study the history of educationTo analyze teacher-student relationshipsTo design school curriculaTo study how people learn and develop, and to apply that knowledge to improve educational practices.30s
- Q4What is the principle of scaffolding in education?Promoting cooperative learningEncouraging independent learningUsing technology in the classroomPresenting information in small, easily digestible chunksProviding support and guidance to students as they gradually gain mastery of a task or concept.30s
- Q5Which of the following best describes Piaget's theory of cognitive development?Cognitive abilities develop at a steady rate throughout life.Children construct their understanding of the world through a series of stages.Cognitive development is primarily influenced by genetics.Cognitive development is influenced solely by environmental factors.30s
- Q6What is the main focus of behaviorism in educational psychology?Observable behavior and stimuli-response associations.Cognitive processes and mental structures.Social interaction and cultural influences.Emotional and affective development.30s
- Q7What is the concept of social-emotional learning (SEL) in educational psychology?The use of technology in the classroomThe impact of genetics on intelligenceThe process of acquiring and applying skills to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, show empathy, and establish positive relationships.The influence of social factors on academic performanceThe ability to memorize large amounts of information30s
- Q8According to the stages of moral development proposed by Lawrence Kohlberg, which stage is characterized by a focus on social norms and a desire to maintain social order?Postconventional stagePreconventional stageConventional stageEgocentric stage30s
- Q9Which educational psychologist is known for his theory of stages of cognitive development?Abraham MaslowJean PiagetErik EriksonLev Vygotsky30s
- Q10What is the term used to describe the mental processes involved in organizing and understanding information?CognitionBehaviorEmotionPerception30s
- Q11What is the term used to describe the process of linking new information to existing knowledge?DecodingRetrievalEncodingConsolidation30s
- Q12Who is considered the father of modern educational psychology?F. SkinnerJohn DeweyIvan PavlovEdward Thorndike30s
- Q13Which dimension of growth and development refers to gaining knowledge, skills, and abilities?SocialEmotionalCognitivePhysical30s
- Q14Which dimension of growth and development relates to changes in the body, including height, weight, and muscle mass?EmotionalCognitivePhysicalSpiritual30s
- Q15Which dimension of growth and development involves forming relationships, social skills, and interactions with others?IntellectualSocialEmotionalSpiritual30s