Quiz on Learning Theories and Language Components

What does behaviorism focus on in terms of learning?

• Social interactions

• Cognitive processes

• Internal mental states

• Observable actions

Cognitivism includes which of the following?

• Observable actions and internal states

• Only internal mental states

• Only social interactions

• Only observable actions

What is assimilation in the context of learning?

• Modifying existing concepts

• Incorporating new ideas into existing ones

• Ignoring new information

• Creating new concepts

Accommodation involves which of the following processes?

• Modifying concepts or creating new ones

• Incorporating existing ideas

• Reinforcing prior knowledge

• Ignoring new knowledge

What does scaffolding refer to in education?

• Independent learning

• Support from peers or adults

• Self-directed study

• Standardized testing

Efferent reading focuses on what aspect?

• Enjoyment of literature

• Personal interpretation

• Analyzing themes

• Obtaining information

What does ELL stand for?

• Enhanced Learning Levels

• English Literacy Leaders

• English Language Learners

• Effective Language Learning

The top-down approach in reading emphasizes which of the following?

• Focusing solely on text

• Using background knowledge

• Ignoring prior knowledge

• Sequential processing of words

In the bottom-up approach, meaning is derived from what?

• Background knowledge

• Contextual clues

• Accurate processing of words

• Personal experiences

Interactionists believe that reading involves what?

• Only text analysis

• Processing text and background knowledge

• Ignoring context

• Memorization of words