CTA CTA Student Development & Learning Theory 2

Question 1

Which learning theory is most closely associated with the use of reinforcement and consequences to shape behavior?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

Answer

Behaviorism, associated with theorists like B.F. Skinner, emphasizes the use of reinforcement and consequences to shape and modify observable behavior.

Question 2

A student who struggles with abstract concepts benefits most from which type of instruction according to cognitive development theory?

Accepted Answer

Concrete, hands-on manipulatives and real-world examples before moving to abstract representation

Answer

Students who struggle with abstract thinking benefit from concrete, hands-on experiences that build understanding before abstract representations are introduced.

Question 3

Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory is relevant to CTAs because it helps them understand:

Accepted Answer

The social and emotional challenges students face at different developmental stages that affect their behavior and learning

Answer

Erikson's theory describes psychosocial stages and conflicts (e.g., industry vs. inferiority) that affect how students engage with school and relationships at different ages.

Question 4

What is 'observational learning' as described by Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory?

Accepted Answer

Learning that occurs by watching and imitating the behavior of others (models)

Answer

Bandura's Social Learning Theory explains that people learn by observing and imitating models, without requiring direct reinforcement of the behavior.

Question 5

Which concept describes a student's belief in their own ability to succeed at a task?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-efficacy, a concept from Bandura, refers to a person's belief in their own capacity to successfully perform a specific task or behavior.

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CTA CTA Student Development & Learning Theory 2