Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main difference between behaviourism and cognitivism in learning theories?

Accepted Answer

Behaviourism emphasizes reinforcement and conditioning, while cognitivism focuses on how learners actively process and organize information.

Question 2

A child is shown a toy, which is then hidden behind a screen. The child does not search for the toy, indicating a lack of object permanence. According to Piaget, which stage of cognitive development is this child most likely in?

Accepted Answer

Sensorimotor stage

Question 3

According to the model presented, which sequence best represents the process of learning?

Accepted Answer

Motivation → Attention → Learning

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of procedural memory?

Accepted Answer

Knowing how to solve a quadratic equation

Question 5

A teacher wants to help students develop metacognitive skills. Which classroom strategy would best support this goal?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging students to self-monitor and reflect on how they solved a problem

Question 6

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'schema' in cognitive psychology?

Accepted Answer

A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information based on prior knowledge and expectations

Question 7

A student is able to transfer knowledge from solving algebraic equations to solving chemistry problems involving molarity. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Transfer of learning

Question 8

Which equation best represents the relationship between working memory capacity ($$C$$), number of items ($$n$$), and cognitive load ($$L) if$$ $$L = \frac{n}{C}$$?

Accepted Answer

$$L = \frac{n}{C}$$

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a principle of teaching metacognition?

Accepted Answer

Using only passive lecture methods

Question 10

A student is able to recall the time, place, and people involved in a specific event. This type of memory is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Episodic memory

Question 11

Which of the following best describes the role of attention in the learning process?

Accepted Answer

Attention acts as a filter, allowing relevant information to be processed and learned.

Question 12

A teacher uses 'chunking' to help students remember a long sequence of numbers. This strategy is most closely related to which aspect of memory?

Accepted Answer

Working memory

Question 13

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates metacognitive monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A student evaluates whether their problem-solving approach is effective and considers alternative strategies.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of explicit memory?

Accepted Answer

Recalling the capital of France

Question 15

A student is able to solve a new math problem by recognizing it as a variation of a previously learned problem. This demonstrates the activation of:

Accepted Answer

A schema

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the process of 'meaning making' in cognitivism?

Accepted Answer

Learners actively interpret and categorize information based on prior knowledge and experience.

Question 17

A teacher provides feedback and praise after a student successfully solves a problem. According to educational psychology, this practice is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Enhance the student's self-efficacy and self-esteem

Question 18

Which of the following is a real-world example of transfer of learning?

Accepted Answer

Using knowledge of grammar rules to write an essay in a new language

Question 19

Which formula would you use to calculate the number of possible schema activations ($$S) if $$each concept ($$c) $$can activate $$k$$ schemas and there are $$n$$ concepts?

Accepted Answer

$$S = n 	imes k$$

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the role of feedback in the problem-solving process?

Accepted Answer

Feedback helps students identify errors and adjust their strategies for future problems.

Cognitivism and Learning Theories in Educational Psychology

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