TEA Learning Theories & Psychology 3

Question 1

Which scenario BEST illustrates the use of negative reinforcement in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

A student earns the removal of after-school detention by improving attendance

Answer

Negative reinforcement increases a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus (detention) when the desired behavior (improved attendance) occurs.

Question 2

A principal implementing trauma-informed practices is drawing on which area of psychology?

Accepted Answer

Developmental and neuropsychology of adverse childhood experiences

Answer

Trauma-informed practices are grounded in neuropsychology and developmental psychology research on how ACEs affect brain structure and learning.

Question 3

According to Erikson's psychosocial development theory, adolescents in high school are primarily navigating which stage?

Accepted Answer

Identity vs. Role Confusion

Answer

Erikson's fifth stage, Identity vs. Role Confusion, occurs during adolescence when individuals explore personal identity and future roles.

Question 4

A campus principal wants teachers to use spaced practice instead of massed practice. Which cognitive science principle BEST supports this recommendation?

Accepted Answer

The spacing effect — distributed practice produces stronger long-term retention than cramming

Answer

The spacing effect demonstrates that distributing practice over time leads to significantly better long-term retention than equivalent massed practice.

Question 5

Which instructional strategy is MOST consistent with Bandura's concept of self-efficacy development?

Accepted Answer

Providing mastery experiences through scaffolded, achievable tasks

Answer

Bandura identified mastery experiences (successfully completing progressively challenging tasks) as the strongest source of self-efficacy.

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

TEA Learning Theories & Psychology 3