Learning Theories Quiz

Who created Social Cognitive Theory?

• Piaget

• Vygotsky

• Bandura

• Skinner

What does Piaget’s theory focus on?

• Learning from others

• Cognitive development

• Rewards and punishment

• Emotions

What kind of learning happens when we watch others?

• Observational learning

• Reinforcement

• Conditioning

• Apprenticeship

What does Vygotsky believe is important for learning?

• Memorization

• Social interaction

• Rewards

• Independent study

What is scaffolding in teaching?

• Using pictures to teach

• Giving extra homework

• Helping students step by step and reducing help as they improve

• Letting students work alone

What does self-efficacy mean in learning?

• Believing you can succeed

• Working in groups

• Memorizing facts

• Doing homework

What is 'situated cognition'?

• Learning facts by heart

• Learning that depends on the environment and social context

• Learning alone without help

• Learning through punishment

In Vygotsky’s model, what is the teacher’s role?

• To give directions

• To guide and help

• To memorize facts

• To grade homework

How do children learn in Piaget’s theory?

• By memorizing answers

• By solving problems and reorganizing information

• By asking the teacher for answers

• By copying others

In Bandura’s model, what are the main factors that affect learning?

• Behavior, people, and the environment

• Books, tests, and grades

• Only the teacher’s help

• Watching TV and movies