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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.

A sense of concern for future generations is:

A. Generativity

B. Identity

C. Integrity

D. Industry

Correct answer is: A. Generativity

Generativity involves a sense of concern for future generations.

Motivation associated with activities that are their own reward is:

A. Intrinsic motivation

B. Extrinsic motivation

C. Both a and b

D. None of a and b

Correct answer is: A. Intrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction.

The complex answer to the question “who am I?” is:

The complex answer to the question "who am I?" is:

A. Industry

B. Integrity

C. Identity

D. Initiative

Correct answer is: C. Identity

Identity answers the question "who am I?"

Area of the classroom where the greatest amount of interaction takes place is:

A. Content area

B. Passive area

C. Zone of proximal development

D. Action zone

Correct answer is: D. Action zone

The action zone is where the most interaction happens.

Eagerness to engage in productive work is:

A. Industry

B. Integrity

C. Identity

D. Initiative

Correct answer is: A. Industry

Industry is the eagerness to engage in productive work.

Approach of psychology that focuses on the analysis of consciousness is:

A. Structuralism

B. Functionalism

C. Behaviorism

D. Psychoanalysis

Correct answer is: A. Structuralism

Structuralism analyzes the components of consciousness.

Willingness to begin new activities and explore new directions is:

A. Industry

B. Generativity

C. Identity

D. Initiative

Correct answer is: D. Initiative

Initiative involves the willingness to start new activities.

Understanding the activities of mind for adjustment to the environment is important rather than the composition:

A. Structuralism

B. Functionalism

C. Behaviorism

D. Psychoanalysis

Correct answer is: B. Functionalism

Functionalism focuses on mental processes for adaptation.

Sense of self-acceptance and fulfillment is:

A. Generativity

B. Identity

C. Integrity

D. Industry

Correct answer is: C. Integrity

Integrity is the sense of self-acceptance and fulfillment.

School of thought that focuses totally on observable and measurable aspects is:

A. Structuralism

B. Functionalism

C. Behaviorism

D. Transpersonal Psychology

Correct answer is: C. Behaviorism

Behaviorism emphasizes observable and measurable behaviors.

In counseling a student, a counselor should make it a point:

A. To establish and maintain rapport

B. To give the student a psychological interpretation of his feelings as he goes along

C. To remain as impersonal as possible so that the counselee will recognize his responsibility for solving his own problem

D. To take the initiative in order to have the interview explore fruitful avenues for counselee improvement

Correct answer is: A. To establish and maintain rapport

The cumulative record includes:

A. Achievement test

B. Educational and vocational interests

C. Educational Progress Report

D. All of The Above

Correct answer is: D. All of The Above

A cumulative record is defined as <b>a permanent record of a student which is kept up-to-date by the school, it is his educational history with information about his school achievement, attendance, health, test scores, and similar pertinent data.</b>

The main purpose of guidance is to:

A. Make pupils more dependent on guidance

B. Develop the power of self guidance

C. Separate guidance from the educational program

D. Help the principal run the school

Correct answer is: B. Develop the power of self guidance

The major responsibility of the counselor in the modern high school is to:

A. Help students solve their problems

B. Help the principal run the school

C. Solve the student’s many problems

D. Assist teachers in their in service training

Correct answer is: A. Help students solve their problems

Which of the following is a true statement about mental retardation?

A. Most retarded people are unable to live normal lives due to their mental deficiencies

B. With special tutoring, a mentally retarded person can attain average intelligence

C. The majority of mentally retarded people are mildly retarded

D. Diagnoses of mental retardation are based exclusively on IQ scores

Correct answer is: C. The majority of mentally retarded people are mildly retarded