CPS Educational Psychology Principles 2

Question 1

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which system directly involves the child's immediate environment such as family, school, and peers?

Accepted Answer

Microsystem

Answer

The microsystem is the innermost layer and includes the settings the child directly participates in, such as home, school, and peer groups.

Question 2

A student consistently attributes academic failures to lack of ability rather than insufficient effort. According to attribution theory, this pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An internal, stable attribution

Answer

Attributing failure to ability is internal (within the person) and stable (unchangeable), which is the most maladaptive attribution pattern per Weiner's model.

Question 3

Which concept from Lev Vygotsky describes the difference between what a learner can accomplish independently and what they can accomplish with guidance?

Accepted Answer

Zone of proximal development

Answer

The zone of proximal development (ZPD) is the gap between a learner's independent performance level and their potential level with expert assistance.

Question 4

A psychoeducational specialist notices that a student performs significantly better on tasks when given immediate feedback versus delayed feedback. This finding is best explained by which learning principle?

Accepted Answer

Contiguity principle

Answer

The contiguity principle holds that learning is strongest when a stimulus and response (or response and feedback) occur close together in time.

Question 5

In information processing theory, which memory store has virtually unlimited capacity and holds information indefinitely?

Accepted Answer

Long-term memory

Answer

Long-term memory is considered to have unlimited capacity and can retain information permanently, unlike the sensory register or working memory.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

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CPS Educational Psychology Principles 2