Theories Human Growth and Development Lesson #1

How does pedagogy impact learning?

• It confuses learning
• It enhances learning
• It hinders learning
• It has no impact on learning

What is the concept of scaffolding in sociocultural theory?

• The belief that behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it
• The support provided by a more knowledgeable person to help a learner achieve a higher level of understanding
• The process of gradually reducing support as the learner becomes more competent
• The idea that development occurs in distinct stages with specific tasks to be accomplished

Who is the key figure in sociocultural theory?

• John Watson
• Sigmund Freud
• Lev Vygotsky
• Jean Piaget

Which of the following is an example of a theory?

• A systematic and general attempt to explain something
• An ideology
• A correlation between two variables
• An absence of data

Who is the key figure in psychoanalytic theory?

• Sigmund Freud
• Jean Piaget
• Lev Vygotsky
• John Watson

What are the principles of psychoanalytic theory?

• Positive and negative reinforcement, punishment
• Unconscious mind, id, ego, superego
• Active construction of knowledge
• Social interaction, cultural differences

What is a theory?

• An ideology
• A description of a set of circumstances or facts
• A suggested explanation for something
• An absence of data

Who is the key figure in behaviorism theory?

• John Watson
• Lev Vygotsky
• Sigmund Freud
• Jean Piaget

Which theory emphasizes the impact of social interaction on children's thought and behavior?

• Sociocultural theory

• Behaviorism theory
• Normative development theory
• Attachment theory

According to attachment theory, how many types of attachment are there?

• Four
• Three
• Two
• One