FPSC SST Pedagogy Preparation Archives - Page 5 of 13

Change in behavior results from:

A. Motivation alone

B. Learning alone

C. Maturation and learning

D. None of the above

Correct answer is: C. Maturation and learning

What type of health of a child is of utmost importance that an elementary school teacher should keep in mind for the growth of the child?

A. Physical

B. Mental

C. Emotional

D. a, b, and c

Correct answer is: D. a, b, and c

An individual who is socially maladjusted develops:

A. Moral

B. Immoral

C. Unmoral

D. Non moral

Correct answer is: B. Immoral

At birth, the average weight of a full term baby is:

A. Boys, 8 pounds; Girls, 7 pounds

B. Boys, 7 pounds; Girls, 8 pounds

C. Boys, 8 pounds; Girls, 8 pounds

D. Boys, 7 pounds; Girls, 7 pounds

Correct answer is: A. Boys, 8 pounds; Girls, 7 pounds

When do we learn better according to Thorndike’s Laws of Exercise?

A. Practice it

B. Like it

C. Hate it

D. Are ready for it

Correct answer is: A. Practice it

Educational psychology revolves around three areas: the learner, the learning process and:

A. Teacher

B. Content

C. Methods

D. Learning situation

Correct answer is: D. Learning situation

At birth, which of the following is closest to its final adult level:

A. Brain weight

B. Number of brain cells

C. The number of bones

D. The length of arms and legs

Correct answer is: B. Number of brain cells

How would you define psychology?

A. Study of soul

B. Study of behavior

C. Study of consciousness

D. Study of mind

Correct answer is: B. Study of behavior

An emotion is best defined as:

A. The individual’s response to a situation

B. A reaction to emotional stimuli

C. An excited state arising in response to stimuli

D. Irrational behavior

Correct answer is: C. An excited state arising in response to stimuli

Jean Piaget was born in:

A. USA

B. Switzerland

C. Italy

D. France

Correct answer is: B. Switzerland