SEHS Student Learning and Development 3

Question 1

According to Erikson's psychosocial theory, the primary conflict during adolescence is:

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. role confusion

Answer

Erikson's fifth stage (approximately ages 12–18) centers on forming a coherent personal identity.

Question 2

Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most persistent rate of response?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

Answer

Variable ratio schedules reinforce behavior after an unpredictable number of responses, making behavior highly resistant to extinction.

Question 3

A student who fails a test and concludes 'I'm just not smart enough' is demonstrating:

Accepted Answer

A fixed mindset

Answer

A fixed mindset attributes ability to innate traits rather than effort or strategy, limiting motivation to improve.

Question 4

Which stage of Bloom's Taxonomy requires the highest level of cognitive skill?

Accepted Answer

Creating

Answer

Creating—combining elements to form a new, original product—sits at the top of the revised Bloom's Taxonomy pyramid.

Question 5

Sensory memory typically holds information for approximately how long?

Accepted Answer

Up to 2 seconds

Answer

Sensory (iconic/echoic) memory retains raw sensory input for only about 0.5–2 seconds before it fades or transfers.

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