FED Learning Theories and Instructional Approaches

Question 1

Which psychologist is credited with developing the theory of operant conditioning, which uses reinforcement and punishment to shape behavior?

Accepted Answer

B.F. Skinner

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Ivan Pavlov

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John Watson

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Albert Bandura

Question 2

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) refers to:

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a learner can do alone and what they can do with guidance

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The range of tasks a child can do independently

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The developmental stage at which formal operations begin

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The difference in achievement between high- and low-ability students

Question 3

In Bloom's Taxonomy (revised), which cognitive level represents the HIGHEST order of thinking?

Accepted Answer

Creating

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Analyzing

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Evaluating

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Applying

Question 4

According to Piaget, during which stage do children begin to think logically about abstract concepts?

Accepted Answer

Formal Operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Concrete Operational

Question 5

Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes that learning occurs primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Observation and imitation of others

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Classical conditioning of reflexive responses

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Trial-and-error reinforcement schedules

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Maturation of innate cognitive structures

Question 6

Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences challenges traditional education by arguing that:

Accepted Answer

Intelligence encompasses many distinct abilities beyond verbal and logical-mathematical skills

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Intelligence is a single, fixed capacity best measured by IQ tests

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Students learn best through repetitive drill and practice

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All students have equal ability in every domain if given enough time

Question 7

Classical conditioning, as demonstrated by Pavlov, involves:

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Pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a conditioned response

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Rewarding desired behaviors to increase their frequency

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Learning through observation of a model's behavior

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Organizing new information into existing cognitive schemas