NYSTCE ATAS Child Development and Learning Theories 2

Question 1

Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory emphasizes that children learn largely through:

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Observation and imitation of others

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Direct reinforcement and punishment only

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Innate biological maturation

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Trial-and-error exploration without social input

Question 2

A child who insists that a tall, thin glass holds more water than a short, wide glass after the same amount is poured has not yet developed:

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Conservation

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Object permanence

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Egocentrism

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Seriation

Question 3

Which learning theorist introduced the concept of 'classical conditioning' by pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to produce a learned response?

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Ivan Pavlov

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B.F. Skinner

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Albert Bandura

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John Dewey

Question 4

In Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, the 'Conventional' level is characterized by:

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Conforming to social rules and seeking approval from others

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Avoiding punishment and seeking personal rewards

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Following universal ethical principles above societal laws

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Moral reasoning based solely on instinct

Question 5

A teaching assistant notices that a student learns best when information is presented through movement and hands-on activities. According to learning style models, this student is likely a:

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Kinesthetic learner

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Visual learner

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Auditory learner

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Reading/writing learner

Question 6

John Dewey's theory of experiential learning argues that the most effective education occurs when:

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Learning is connected to real-world experiences and active problem-solving

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Students memorize facts through repetitive drill

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Teachers deliver content through lecture with minimal student interaction

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Students are grouped by ability for all subject areas

Question 7

Which developmental milestone would you typically expect a typically developing 4-year-old to demonstrate?

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Engaging in cooperative play with peers

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Reading simple chapter books independently

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Solving multi-step mathematical equations

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Writing full paragraphs with punctuation