CTET CTET Child Development and Pedagogy 5

Question 1

The 'hidden curriculum' in schools refers to:

Accepted Answer

Unofficial social norms and values conveyed through school culture

Answer

The hidden curriculum includes unspoken lessons about social behavior, cultural values, and expectations that students learn implicitly in school.

Question 2

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'operant conditioning' using the Skinner Box experiment?

Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner

Answer

B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning, demonstrating that behavior is shaped by its consequences through reinforcement and punishment.

Question 3

A student who learns best through music, rhythm, and sound demonstrates strong:

Accepted Answer

Musical intelligence

Answer

Musical intelligence, one of Gardner's multiple intelligences, involves sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, timbre, and musical patterns.

Question 4

According to attachment theory developed by John Bowlby, a child with 'secure attachment' typically:

Accepted Answer

Uses the caregiver as a safe base to explore and returns when distressed

Answer

Securely attached children trust their caregiver as a safe haven, allowing them to explore confidently and seek comfort when needed.

Question 5

The Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 in India mandates free and compulsory education for children aged:

Accepted Answer

6 to 14 years

Answer

The RTE Act 2009 guarantees free and compulsory elementary education to all children between 6 and 14 years of age.

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