Praxis 5001 Child Development and Learning Theory

Question 1

According to Piaget, children in the concrete operational stage (ages 7–11) can:

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Use logical thinking with concrete objects

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Think abstractly and hypothetically

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Understand object permanence only

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Use symbolic play and language for the first time

Question 2

Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) is best described as:

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The gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance

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Tasks a child can do independently without any help

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The age range when language development occurs

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A fixed measure of a student's intelligence

Question 3

A teacher breaks a complex task into smaller steps and gradually removes support as students gain competence. This is called:

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Scaffolding

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Direct instruction

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Differentiation

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Modeling

Question 4

Erikson's stage 'Industry vs. Inferiority' occurs during elementary school years. A positive resolution leads to:

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Feelings of competence and capability

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A strong sense of personal identity

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Autonomy and independence from parents

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Trust in caregivers

Question 5

Behaviorist theory in education suggests that learning is best achieved through:

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Stimulus-response associations and reinforcement

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Student-driven inquiry and discovery

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Social interaction and collaborative construction of knowledge

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Maturation and natural development

Question 6

A student who learns best by listening to explanations and talking through ideas is likely a(n) __ learner.

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Auditory

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Visual

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Kinesthetic

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Reading/writing