This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Education > Psychology Of Education – Quiz 8 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Psychology Of Education Quiz 8 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Psychology was initially part of which of the following? A) ( A ) Philosophy. B) ( B ) Logic. C) ( C ) Physics. D) ( D ) Sociology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ( A ) Philosophy. 2. The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale consists of A) Only verbal items. B) Only nonverbal items. C) Both verbal and nonverbal items. D) Neither verbal nor nonverbal items. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both verbal and nonverbal items. 3. Who stated that 'Psychology is the positive science of conduct of living creatures'? A) William McDougall. B) Francis Galton. C) Max Wertheimer. D) William James. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) William McDougall. 4. Slide right in, no energy needed, understanding something due to past experience, high schooler uses note cards because it work for past subjects and they were able to have success A) Scaffolding. B) Class Inclusion. C) Assimilation. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Assimilation. 5. Grouping things up based on similarities A) Seriation. B) Vygotsky. C) Class Inclusion. D) Schemes/schema. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Class Inclusion. 6. What is the zone of proximal development (ZPD)? A) The difference between what a child can do on their own, and what they can do with the help of a more knowledgeable other. B) An area of research that is dedicated to developing consistent and useful learning and teaching materials. C) The difference between what a child can currently do compared to their long-term potential. D) The importance of continuity in behavioural methods. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The difference between what a child can do on their own, and what they can do with the help of a more knowledgeable other. 7. . The term "developmental task" was published by A) Havighurst. B) A. Gesell. C) Carmichael. D) E.G.Hurlock. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Havighurst. 8. A test that measures student performance against a specific standard is referred to as A) Norm referenced test. B) Criterion referenced test. C) Standardized test. D) Validation test. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Criterion referenced test. 9. Which educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking? A) Behaviorism. B) Constructivism. C) Humanism. D) Cognitivism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Constructivism. 10. A bright child's MA (mental age) is above his CA (Chronological age); a dull child has a MA below his CA. This statement is A) True. B) False. C) Partly right. D) Can't be said. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. General Psychology is a ..... Educational Psychology is its ..... in the field of Education A) Pure Science, Application. B) Sociology, Applied Science. C) Philosophy, Function. D) Sociology, Application. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pure Science, Application. 12. The concept of "self-efficacy" is associated with which psychologist? A) Albert Bandura. B) B.F. Skinner. C) Jean Piaget. D) Lev Vygotsky. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Albert Bandura. 13. In Watson's experiment with "Little Albert" , the unconditioned stimulus was A) The white rat. B) The loud noise. C) The fear of the rat. D) The fear of the noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The loud noise. 14. Underachievement is defined as a discrepancy between a child's school performance and his or her actual ability. A) True. B) False. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Thinking logically, difficult with abstract thought, inferred reality, seriation, 3rd A) Preoperational stage. B) Sensorimotor. C) Formal operational. D) Concrete operational. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concrete operational. 16. Educational implication of educational psychology for a teacher is A) Understanding the children or students. B) Apply the rules of science in class. C) Solve the school problems effectively. D) Correct his/her own misconception about the universe. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Understanding the children or students. 17. Skinner's theory of learning A) Old form factor. B) New creative status. C) Learning by trial and error. D) Instrumental configuration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Instrumental configuration. 18. ..... are applied to many finds of human activity A) Laws of Psychology. B) Meaning of Psychology. C) Principle and Laws of Psychology. D) Function and Principle of Psychology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Principle and Laws of Psychology. 19. Zero transfer is also known as A) Positive transfer. B) Negative transfer. C) Bilateral training. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bilateral training. 20. Which of the following is true regarding extrinsic motivation? A) Extrinsic motivation should be avoided at all costs. B) Extrinsic motivation is more desirable than intrinsic motivation. C) Extrinsic motivation is sometimes necessary to initially encourage students. D) Extrinsic motivation does not affect grades. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Extrinsic motivation is sometimes necessary to initially encourage students. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesPsychology Of Education Quiz 1Psychology Of Education Quiz 2Psychology Of Education Quiz 3Psychology Of Education Quiz 4Psychology Of Education Quiz 5Psychology Of Education Quiz 6Psychology Of Education Quiz 7Psychology Of Education Quiz 9Psychology Of Education Quiz 10Psychology Of Education Quiz 11 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books