Learning Theories

Which learning theory says that a set stimulus, over a period of time, will produce the same response every time?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Humanism

• Connectivism

Which theorist believes in the importance of self-actualization?

• Pavlov

• Maslow

• Vygostky

• Skinner

• Siemens

The Humanistic approach understands us in terms of

• The unconscious

• The behaviour

• The self

• The environment

• The connectedness

Which of the following, from earliest to latest, is the correct ordering of the cognitive stages of development as emphasized by Piaget?

• Stage 1: Sensorimotor

  Stage 2: Concrete operation

  Stage 3: Formal operation

  Stage 4: Preoperational

• Stage 1: Sensorimotor

  Stage 2: Preoperational

  Stage 3: Concrete operation

  Stage 4: Formal operation

• Stage 1: Sensorimotor

  Stage 2: Concrete operation

  Stage 3: Preoperational

  Stage 4: Formal operation

• Stage 1: Sensorimotor

  Stage 2: Formal operation

  Stage 3: Preoperational

  Stage 4: Concrete operation

Which theorist is most closely associated with the social learning theory?

• Pavlov

• Bandura

• Bruner

• Vygotsky

• Downes

Which of the following does not relate to Effective Modeling?

• Modeling

• Observation

• Imitation

• Reservation

Piaget assumed that children are ________________ in constructing understanding of the world.

• Bystanders

• Neutral

• Active

• Passive

What does ZPD, as described by Vygotsky, stand for?

• Zone of Private Development

• Zone of Prohibited Development

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Zone of Pioneering Development

Muthu can solve addition problems independently, but he needs a little assistance when solving subtraction problems. We can say that addition problems are within Muthu’s ______________ and subtraction problems are within his _______________.

• comfort zone; discomfort zone

• scaffolding zone; accommodation zone

• level of potential development; actual development level

• actual development level; level of potential development

Using the principle of scaffolding involves which of the following?

• Providing clues in order to guide a student through problem solving.

• Preparing many sets of final exam questions for the students.

• Grouping two students of the same cognitive level together in order to solve a problem.

• Allowing the student to use 'trial and error' methods in order to solve a problem.