Praxis 5001 Child Development and Learning

Question 1

According to Piaget, a child in the concrete operational stage (ages 7–11) is best able to learn new concepts through which type of experience?

Accepted Answer

Hands-on manipulation of concrete objects and real experiences

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Abstract symbolic reasoning alone

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Purely verbal explanations

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Rote memorization of rules

Question 2

Which theorist introduced the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) to describe the range of tasks a learner can accomplish with support?

Accepted Answer

Lev Vygotsky

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Jean Piaget

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Erik Erikson

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B.F. Skinner

Question 3

A teacher provides structured support to help a student complete a task just beyond their current ability, then gradually withdraws the support. This technique is called what?

Accepted Answer

Scaffolding

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Differentiation

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Ability grouping

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Direct instruction

Question 4

Which developmental domain includes skills such as sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts with peers?

Accepted Answer

Social-emotional development

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Physical-motor development

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Cognitive development

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Language development

Question 5

According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, what is the central developmental task for school-age children (ages 6–12)?

Accepted Answer

Industry vs. Inferiority

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Trust vs. Mistrust

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Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

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Identity vs. Role Confusion

Question 6

Which classroom practice best supports students with a variety of learning needs according to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple means of representation, action, and engagement

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Teaching all students identically with a single method

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Pulling out students with disabilities during core instruction

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Using only oral instruction