CEP Student Learning & Development 5

Question 1

Which motivational theory distinguishes between intrinsic motivation (doing an activity for its own sake) and extrinsic motivation (doing it for external rewards)?

Accepted Answer

Self-determination theory

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Attribution theory

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Expectancy-value theory

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Goal orientation theory

Question 2

A student with auditory processing disorder (APD) would benefit MOST from which college classroom accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Preferential seating near the instructor and access to lecture notes or recordings

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Extended testing time only

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Reduced course load requirements

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Separate testing room for all exams

Question 3

Research on the effects of sleep on adolescent learning consistently shows that:

Accepted Answer

Sleep deprivation significantly impairs memory consolidation, attention, and academic performance

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Adolescents need less sleep than younger children due to cognitive maturity

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Weekend sleep recovery fully offsets weekday sleep deficits

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Early school start times have no measurable effect on achievement

Question 4

An educational planner is helping a student choose between two colleges. One has small classes with high faculty engagement; the other has larger classes but more research opportunities. The best framework for guiding this decision is to consider:

Accepted Answer

The student's specific learning style, social needs, and academic goals

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Which college has a higher average salary for graduates

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The college with the higher US News ranking

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Which institution is geographically closer to home

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a psychoeducational evaluation in the educational planning process?

Accepted Answer

To identify cognitive strengths, weaknesses, and learning disabilities that inform placement and support decisions

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To determine a student's GPA projection for college

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To assess a student's college essay writing ability

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To rank students against their peers for admissions purposes

Question 6

A student from a first-generation college background may face which unique challenge that an educational planner should proactively address?

Accepted Answer

Limited access to social capital and insider knowledge about college application norms and expectations

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Overconfidence in navigating the admissions process

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Excessive parental involvement in college decisions

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Too many college visits distorting their expectations

Question 7

The concept of 'learned helplessness,' introduced by Martin Seligman, is most relevant to educational planning when a student:

Accepted Answer

Believes repeated past failures mean future effort is futile and stops trying

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Consistently seeks teacher help rather than attempting tasks independently

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Prefers peer collaboration over independent work

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Excels with external structure but struggles with open-ended assignments