SPSC HEADMASTER

The discipline concerned with teaching and learning processes, applying the methods and theories of psychology is:

A. Psychology

B. Educational Psychology

C. Education

D. Psychoanalysis

Correct answer is: B. Educational Psychology

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The learner and learning theories are studied in:

A. Philosophy

B. Sociology

C. Ontology

D. Psychology

Correct answer is: D. Psychology

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Orderly adaptive changes individuals go through from conception to death is:

A. Organization

B. Development

C. Assimilation

D. Adaptation

Correct answer is: B. Development

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Changes in body structure and function over time is:

A. Physical development

B. Personal development

C. Social development

D. Cognitive development

Correct answer is: A. Physical development

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Changes by which mental processes become more complex is:

A. Physical development

B. Personal development

C. Social development

D. Cognitive development

Correct answer is: D. Cognitive development

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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

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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

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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

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Jean Piaget was born in:

A. USA

B. Switzerland

C. Italy

D. France

Correct answer is: B. Switzerland

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Emotional response to symbolic stimuli is primarily the result of:

A. Maturation

B. Learning

C. Adjustment

D. Increased alertness

Correct answer is: B. Learning

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