Who is considered the father of educational psychology?
Correct answer is: D. Edward Thorndike
Thorndike's work on learning theory earned him this title.
Educational Psychology MCQS
Here are Educational Psychology MCQS that covers psychology, schools of psychology theories of cognitive developments and learning and motivation theories
According to Piaget, the stage where a child develops logical reasoning but not abstract thinking is:
Correct answer is: C. Concrete operational
Concrete operational stage (ages 7-11) involves logical but concrete thinking.
Vygotsky’s concept of “Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)” refers to:
Correct answer is: C. What a student can do with guidance
ZPD is the gap between independent and guided ability.
In educational psychology, “scaffolding” means:
Correct answer is: B. Providing temporary support to help a learner
Scaffolding is temporary assistance that fades as competence grows.
A teacher who believes that learning happens through reinforcement and punishment follows:
Correct answer is: C. Behaviorism
Behaviorism focuses on observable responses to stimuli.
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs suggests that before learning, a student’s ______ must be met first.
Correct answer is: C. Physiological and safety needs
Basic needs (food, safety) must be satisfied before higher learning.
Intelligence according to Gardner’s theory includes:
Correct answer is: B. Multiple intelligences like musical, bodily-kinesthetic
Gardner proposed at least eight distinct intelligences.
Logical thinking according to Jean Piaget starts at the stages of:
Correct answer is: D. Formal operations
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Translation of concrete experiences, development of logical thinking are given by:
Correct answer is: C. Piaget
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Theory of self actualization and sense of identity was presented by:
Correct answer is: C. Maslow
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The process of adaptation in Piagetian cognitive development theory is:
Correct answer is: C. Assimilation and Accommodation
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The process of helping an individual make adjustments at home, school, and other phases of life is called:
Correct answer is: C. Guidance
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At which stage of cognitive development (Piagetian) does the child develop object permanence:
Correct answer is: A. Sensor motor
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The learning method that is associated with observing the behavior of others is called:
Correct answer is: B. Learning by Imitation
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