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Praxis 5624: Theories Questions and
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What is positive reinforcement according to Skinner?✔✔ A reward that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated
What is the main idea of Bandura’s Social Learning Theory?✔✔ People learn through observing others
What is modeling in Bandura’s theory?✔✔ Demonstrating a behavior for others to imitate
Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs?✔✔ Abraham Maslow
What is the highest level in Maslow’s hierarchy?✔✔ Self-actualization
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Why is Maslow’s theory important in education?✔✔ It shows that students need basic needs met before they can focus on learning
Who is known for the theory of cognitive development with stages such as sensorimotor and formal operational?✔✔ Jean Piaget
What did Lev Vygotsky believe played a critical role in cognitive development?✔✔ Social interaction
What is the Zone of Proximal Development?✔✔ The range between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with guidance
What is scaffolding in Vygotsky’s theory?✔✔ Support provided to students that is gradually removed as they become more independent
Which theorist is associated with operant conditioning?✔✔ B.F. Skinner
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