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PLT 5622 Form 2 Questions and Answers Latest Version Already Graded A
Which stage of cognitive development involves thinking logically about concrete events?
- Sensorimotor
- Preoperational
- Formal operational
✔✔ C. Concrete operational
What is the main focus of behaviorist learning theory?
- Mental processes
- Social interaction
- Self-actualization
✔✔ C. Observable behaviors and reinforcement
Which term describes a student’s belief in their ability to succeed?
- Self-esteem
- Self-regulation 1 / 4
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✔✔ C. Self-efficacy
- Self-awareness
According to Piaget, children in the preoperational stage typically struggle with:
- Symbolic thinking
- Abstract reasoning
- Hypothetical thinking
✔✔ B. Conservation of quantity
What does Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refer to?
- Skills mastered independently
- Tasks too difficult for the learner
- Social norms in a classroom
✔✔ B. Skills learned with help from a more knowledgeable other
Which type of motivation comes from within the learner?
- Extrinsic motivation
✔✔ B. Intrinsic motivation 2 / 4
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- Punishment
- Rewards
What is the best example of positive reinforcement in the classroom?
- Taking away recess for bad behavior
- Ignoring off-task behavior
- Giving extra homework
✔✔ C. Praising a student for completing homework
Which theory suggests that individuals learn by observing others?
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
- Cognitive development theory
✔✔ B. Social learning theory
What does metacognition mean?
- Memorizing facts
✔✔ B. Thinking about one’s own thinking processes 3 / 4
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- Copying notes
- Listening carefully
Which of the following best supports the development of executive functions in children?
- Strict discipline
- Large group lectures
- Memorization drills
✔✔ C. Activities requiring planning and problem-solving
What is the primary purpose of formative assessment?
- To assign final grades
- To compare students nationally
- To punish students
✔✔ C. To guide ongoing instruction and feedback
How can a teacher best support a student with anxiety?
- Ignore the student’s feelings
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✔✔ B. Provide a calm environment and encourage expression