Classroom Management Theories Quiz

Who are the major theorists of behaviorism?

• Ivan Pavlov and William Glasser

• Burrhus Skinner and Rudolf Dreikurs

• Ivan Pavlov and Burrhus Skinner

• William Glasser and Rudolf Dreikurs

What is an unconditioned stimulus in behaviorism?

• A stimulus that doesn't produce responses

• A stimulus that you don't have to learn in order to produce certain responses

• A stimulus that produces a conditioned response

• A stimulus that produces an unconditioned response

What are the examples of a conditioned response in behaviorism?

• A dog salivating at the sound of a bell

• A student raising their hand to answer a question

• A child crying when they are hungry

• A person feeling cold when it's snowing

Which theorist developed the humanistic theory?

• William Glasser

• Rudolf Dreikurs

• Burrhus Skinner

• Ivan Pavlov

What is the main focus of the humanistic theory in classroom management?

• Ignoring students' basic needs

• Fostering social skills and personal development

• Punishing students for their actions

• Encouraging negative behaviors

According to Glasser's Choice Theory, what is the premise of individual power?

• Every individual has the power to control others

• Every individual has the power to control themselves

• Every individual has the power to control their peers

• Every individual has the power to control their teacher

What is the psychoanalytic theory's focus on negative behavior in children?

• Seeking revenge

• Seeking power

• Seeking knowledge

• Seeking attention

What does the cognitive theory of cognitivism focus on?

• Physical activities

• Social interactions

• Internal mental processes

• External behavior

How does cognitivism view the human mind?

• As a passive receiver of information

• As a passive observer of behavior

• As a storage unit for knowledge

• As an active information processor

What is an example of applying cognitivism in the classroom?

• Encouraging passive learning through lectures

• Using technology to scaffold learning experiences

• Ignoring individual learning styles

• Focusing on rote memorization