Educational Psychology MCQS
Here are Educational Psychology MCQS that covers psychology, schools of psychology theories of cognitive developments and learning and motivation theories
A. Chimps can acquire the use of symbols but cannot combine them into sentences
B. Chimps are as well suited for learning and using language as humans
C. Chimps are incapable even of learning the symbols of a language
D. Chimps can learn some genuine language skills, including the use of rules, but the linguistic capacities of humans are far superior
Correct answer is: D. Chimps can learn some genuine language skills, including the use of rules, but the linguistic capacities of humans are far superior
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A. Fixed ratio
B. Variable ratio
C. Fixed interval
D. Variable interval
Correct answer is: B. Variable ratio
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A. Because they possess an innate language acquisition device
B. Through imitation, reinforcement, and shaping
C. As the quality of their thought improves with age
D. Because they need to in order to get their increasingly complex needs met
Correct answer is: A. Because they possess an innate language acquisition device
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A. Increases; decreases
B. Increases; increases
C. Decreases; increases
D. Decreases; decreases
Correct answer is: B. Increases; increases
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A. One's language determines the nature of one's thought
B. One's thought determines the nature of one's language
C. Language and thought are separate and independent processes
D. Language and thought interact, with each influencing the other
Correct answer is: A. One's language determines the nature of one's thought
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A. Classical; operant
B. Operant; classical
C. Classical; classical
D. Operant; operant
Correct answer is: A. Classical; operant
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A. Aptitude tests
B. Intelligence tests
C. Personality tests
D. Achievement tests
Correct answer is: B. Intelligence tests
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A. Avoidance learning
B. Bioprocessing
C. Counterconditioning
D. Instinctive drift
Correct answer is: D. Instinctive drift
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A. The number of trials in which the CS and UCS are paired
B. The number of trials in which the CS is presented alone
C. The percentage of trials in which the CS and UCS are paired
D. The percentage of trials in which the UCS is presented alone
Correct answer is: C. The percentage of trials in which the CS and UCS are paired
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A. Acquisition; performance
B. Acquisition; acquisition
C. Performance; performance
D. Performance; acquisition
Correct answer is: A. Acquisition; performance
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A. Need
B. Environment
C. Incentives
D. Reward
Correct answer is: A. Need
Hull’s Drive Reduction Theory focuses on needs creating motivation.
A. Clinical psychologist
B. Physiological psychologist
C. Social psychologist
D. Educational psychologist
Correct answer is: B. Physiological psychologist
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A. Rule
B. Image
C. Language
D. Phonology
Correct answer is: C. Language
Language is communication using symbols.
A. That there are many ways of looking at the same phenomenon
B. The fundamental inability may simply be incomprehensible
C. The failure of psychologists to communicate with one another
D. The possibility that personality may simply be incomprehensible
Correct answer is: A. That there are many ways of looking at the same phenomenon
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A. Language
B. Phonology
C. Morphology
D. Syntax
Correct answer is: B. Phonology
Phonology is the study of language sounds.
A. Most behaviors can be explained best by single cause explanations
B. Most behavior is governed by a complex network of interrelated factors
C. Data must be subjected to rigorous statistical analysis in order for them to make sense
D. Explanations of behavior tend to build up from the simple to the complex in a hierarchical manner
Correct answer is: B. Most behavior is governed by a complex network of interrelated factors
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A. Semantics
B. Pragmatics
C. Phonology
D. Morphology
Correct answer is: D. Morphology
Morphology deals with word formation.
A. We are born
B. We are made
C. We are both born and made
D. Neither
Correct answer is: C. We are both born and made
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A. Syntax
B. Semantics
C. Pragmatics
D. Morphology
Correct answer is: A. Syntax
Syntax governs how words combine to form sentences.
A. It breaks a reading assignment down into manageable segments and requires understanding before you move on
B. With this method, you only have to skim the reading assignment to pick out the main points
C. It allows you to memorize and recite great quantities of material even if you don’t fully understand it
D. It requires you to read and reread your text over and over
Correct answer is: A. It breaks a reading assignment down into manageable segments and requires understanding before you move on
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A. Meaning of words
B. Combination of words
C. Units of meaning
D. Use of language
Correct answer is: A. Meaning of words
Semantics deals with the meaning of words.
A. Are abstract abilities that cannot be identified
B. Usually develop spontaneously through normal content
C. Usually develop spontaneously without any instruction
D. Need to be deliberately taught because they often do not develop by themselves with standard content instruction
Correct answer is: D. Need to be deliberately taught because they often do not develop by themselves with standard content instruction
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A. Vocabulary rapidly increases
B. Use of past tense
C. Use of some prepositions
D. All
Correct answer is: D. All
At age 2, vocabulary, tense usage, and prepositions develop.
A. An action potential
B. A resting potential
C. Impulse facilitation
D. Inhibitory
Correct answer is: A. An action potential
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A. Cognitive approach
B. Behaviorist approach
C. Humanistic approach
D. Social learning approach
Correct answer is: B. Behaviorist approach
The behaviorist approach emphasizes training and experience.
