FREE PBC Classroom Management & Educational Psychology Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which classroom management strategy emphasizes reinforcing positive behavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

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Punishment-based discipline

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Time-out strategy

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Behavioral extinction

Question 2

According to Piaget, at which stage do children begin to think logically about concrete events?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational stage

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Sensorimotor stage

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Preoperational stage

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Formal operational stage

Question 3

Which theorist is best known for the concept of the 'Zone of Proximal Development'?

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky

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Jean Piaget

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B.F. Skinner

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Erik Erikson

Question 4

What is the main goal of classroom rules?

Accepted Answer

To create consistency and maintain order

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To punish bad behavior

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To limit student creativity

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To encourage competitiveness

Question 5

Which of the following best describes intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

Reading a book for pure enjoyment

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Studying to receive a reward

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Participating in class to avoid punishment

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Competing for top grades

Question 6

Which psychological theory emphasizes observable behaviors and external stimuli?

Accepted Answer

Behaviorism

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Constructivism

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Humanism

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Cognitive theory

Question 7

Which approach involves giving students choices to increase their sense of autonomy?

Accepted Answer

Student-centered learning

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Directive instruction

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Authoritarian teaching

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Punitive management

Question 8

Which strategy is effective for managing disruptive behavior in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Proximity control

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Public reprimand

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Ignoring behavior indefinitely

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Immediate removal from class

Question 9

Which of Erikson's stages is most relevant to students in elementary school?

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. Inferiority

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Trust vs. Mistrust

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Autonomy vs. Shame

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Identity vs. Role Confusion