educational psychology_final

Vanessa practices the flute 2 hours a day, 7 days a week to win the first place trophy at a local talent event, even though she does not like playing musical instruments. Her parents also want her to win the prize. What kind of motivation is this an example of?

• a) Intrinsic

• b) Need for relatedness

• c) Need for autonomy

• d) Extrinsic

Megan had her art on display at a local art gallery last week. The authorities gave recognition for her art. Now, Megan feels more confident to create new art pieces. Which need is being met on Maslow's Hierarchy pyramid?

• a) Psychological Needs (survival)

• b) Cognitive Needs

• c) Esteem Needs

• d) Safety Needs

Which theorist has a strictly extrinsic approach to motivation?

• a) Skinner

• b) Vygotsky

• c) Bandura

• d) Maslow

Which of the following is NOT true about creativity?

• a) People can be creative in a particular area.

• b) Creativity is not limited to the arts.

• c) Being more creative will change your life for the better.

• d) You cannot become more creative with practice.

Metacognition skills require all of the following except:

• a) Reading

• b) Planning

• c) Monitoring

• d) Evaluating

The KWL strategy is a metacognitive strategy. The “K” stands for “What do I already know about the subject?” “W” stands for “What do I want to know?” What does L stand for?

• a) What am I required to know?

• b) Should I learn this reading/inquiry?

• c) What method should I use to understand this reading/inquiry?

• d) At the end of the inquiry, what did I learn?

According to cognitive theories, which of the following learning strategies is NOT useful in helping a student improve organizational and memory skills?

• a) Praising in front of the class.

• b) Using mnemonics

• c) Creating a flowchart

• d) Using analogies to build structures for knowledge

Problem-based learning is characterized by

• a) an emphasis on investigation of real-life situations

• b) a highly structured learning environment

• c) an emphasis on lifelong learning

• d) a competitive task structure

What are the elements of observational learning in order?

• a) Production-Attention-Reinforcement-Reproduction

• b) Reproduction-Determination-Motivation-Success

• c) Attention-Retention-Reproduction-Motivation

• d) Extrinsic Motivation-Intrinsic Motivation-Need for Achievement

Jill notices that her roommate Nina's grades are improving since she joined a study group. So, she joins one herself in the hopes of improving her scores as well. What kind of reinforcement is this example?

• a) Direct reinforcement

• b) Positive direct reinforcement

• c) Negative vicarious reinforcement

• d) Positive vicarious reinforcement