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

Answer

B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning, demonstrating how behavior is shaped through reinforcement (increasing behavior) and punishment (decreasing behavior).

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

Answer

The ZPD is the distance between a learner's actual developmental level (independent performance) and the level achievable with adult or peer guidance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Creating

Answer

In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, 'Creating' is the highest level, requiring learners to synthesize information to produce something new.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Formal Operational

Answer

The Formal Operational stage (approximately age 12+) is when adolescents develop the capacity for abstract reasoning and hypothetical thinking.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Observation and imitation of others

Answer

Bandura argued that much of human learning happens through observing and imitating models, not just direct reinforcement — a process he called observational learning.

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED Learning Theories and Instructional Approaches