Understanding Rewarding Pedagogical Theories

Which of the following best describes Behaviourism in education?

• A theory that focuses on the role of mental processes in learning.

• A theory that emphasises observable behaviours and the role of reinforcement.

• A theory that prioritises the social context of learning.

• A theory that focuses on the innate ability of students to learn.

What is positive reinforcement?

• Punishing a student for incorrect behaviour.

• Ignoring a student's behaviour.

• Providing a reward to increase the likelihood of a behaviour being repeated.

• Removing a privilege to decrease unwanted behaviour.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in the classroom?

• Giving a student extra homework for misbehaving.

• Praising a student for completing their homework on time.

• Ignoring a student who is talking out of turn.

• Detaining a student after class for being late.

Who is considered the father of Behaviourism?

• Jean Piaget

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

• Lev Vygotsky

According to Social Learning Theory, learning occurs through:

• Direct instruction only.

• Observing and imitating others.

• Trial and error.

• Genetic predisposition.

Which of the following is a key component of Social Learning Theory?

• Classical conditioning

• Operant conditioning

• Observational learning

• Cognitive dissonance

In the context of Behaviourism, what is a 'reinforcer'?

• A punishment used to decrease a behaviour.

• A stimulus that increases the probability of a behaviour being repeated.

• A neutral stimulus that has no effect on behaviour.

• A cognitive process that enhances learning.

Which psychologist is most closely associated with Social Learning Theory?

• B.F. Skinner

• John Watson

• Albert Bandura

• Sigmund Freud

What is the main focus of Behaviourism in education?

• The internal thought processes of students.

• The social interactions between students.

• The observable and measurable aspects of student behaviour.

• The emotional well-being of students.

Which of the following is NOT a technique of positive reinforcement?

• Giving verbal praise.

• Offering extra playtime.

• Assigning extra homework.

• Providing stickers or tokens.