Educational Psychology MCQS

Here are Educational Psychology MCQS that covers psychology, schools of psychology theories of cognitive developments and learning and motivation theories

Memory in which information is retained for up to 30 seconds is:

A. Working memory
B. Sensory memory
C. Short-term memory
D. Long-term memory
Correct answer is: C. Short-term memory
Short-term memory retains information for about 30 seconds.

Memory that holds a lot of information in a relatively permanent fashion is:

A. Working memory
B. Long-term memory
C. Short-term memory
D. Sensory memory
Correct answer is: B. Long-term memory
Long-term memory stores information permanently.

Arranging objects in sequence according to one aspect is:

A. Seriation
B. Centration
C. Animism
D. Egocentrism
Correct answer is: A. Seriation
Arranging objects in sequence according to one aspect is called seriation.

A general approach that views learning as an active mental process is:

A. Cognitive view
B. Behavioral view
C. Social cognitive view
D. Social constructivist view
Correct answer is: A. Cognitive view
The cognitive view sees learning as an active mental process.

Focusing on only one characteristic is:

A. Seriation
B. Animism
C. Centration
D. Assimilation
Correct answer is: C. Centration
Focusing on one characteristic is known as centration.

A continuous process which never comes to an end is:

A. Assessment
B. Evaluation
C. Instruction
D. Learning
Correct answer is: D. Learning
Learning is a continuous, never-ending process.

The ability to logically combine relations to understand certain conclusions is:

A. Seriation
B. Transitivity
C. Centration
D. Classification
Correct answer is: B. Transitivity
Transitivity refers to logically combining relations to draw conclusions.

Punishment is an example of:

A. Learning
B. Positive motivation
C. Intrinsic motivation
D. Extrinsic motivation
Correct answer is: D. Extrinsic motivation
Punishment is a form of extrinsic motivation.

Phase at which a child can master a task if given appropriate help and support is:

A. Action zone
B. Zone of proximal development
C. Zone of maturation
D. Active zone
Correct answer is: B. Zone of proximal development
Zone of proximal development is where a child can master a task with support.

Approach to motivation that emphasizes personal freedom, choice, and self-determination is:

A. Humanistic
B. Cognitive
C. Social
D. Social cognitive
Correct answer is: A. Humanistic
The humanistic approach emphasizes freedom and personal growth.
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