FED (Psychological) 5

Question 1

The concept of 'wait time' in classroom questioning is supported by research showing that pausing after asking a question:

Accepted Answer

Increases the length and quality of student responses

Answer

Research by Mary Budd Rowe showed that increasing wait time to 3–5 seconds leads to more elaborated, higher-quality student responses and greater participation.

Question 2

A student who is intrinsically motivated is MOST likely to:

Accepted Answer

Persist on challenging tasks for the enjoyment of learning

Answer

Intrinsic motivation, driven by interest and enjoyment, supports sustained engagement and persistence even in the absence of external rewards.

Question 3

According to Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, the microsystem includes:

Accepted Answer

Immediate settings like family, school, and peer group

Answer

The microsystem is the innermost layer and consists of the immediate environments and relationships that directly involve the child.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between classical and operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning involves reflexive responses to stimuli; operant conditioning involves voluntary behaviors and consequences

Answer

Classical conditioning pairs stimuli to elicit involuntary responses, while operant conditioning shapes voluntary behavior through consequences such as reinforcement or punishment.

Question 5

A student with a high sense of academic self-concept in reading but low self-concept in math is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

Domain-specific self-concept

Answer

Self-concept is domain-specific; a student can hold different self-perceptions about their abilities in different subject areas.

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED (Psychological) 5