Psych Unit 4 FA Dummy 4, 2025-26

What term refers to support techniques teachers use to help students master new skills by breaking information into manageable parts?

• Scaffolding

• Reinforcement

• Modeling

• Shaping

The educational method where teachers provide temporary assistance that helps learners progress step-by-step is called:

• Scaffolding

• Operant conditioning

• Latent learning

• Habituation

Which concept describes breaking down complex tasks into smaller parts to aid learning?

• Scaffolding

• Classical conditioning

• Cognitive dissonance

• Observational learning

Support structures used by teachers to help learners move to the next level of understanding are known as:

• Scaffolding

• Encoding strategies

• Retrieval cues

• Sensory adaptation

A study shows students improve math skills more when lessons are divided into smaller, guided steps, demonstrating the effect of:

• Scaffolding

• Fixed mindset

• Intrinsic motivation

• Operant conditioning

When a teacher breaks a complex science project into stages and provides help at each stage, this approach is an example of:

• Scaffolding

• Peer tutoring

• Passive learning

• Independent study

A student struggles with a reading task until the instructor offers hints and guidance, which then fades as the student gains confidence; this technique is:

• Scaffolding

• Direct instruction

• Trial and error

• Self-monitoring

In classrooms, using temporary supports to guide students toward independent mastery best illustrates the concept of:

• Scaffolding

• Classical conditioning

• Overjustification effect

• Social facilitation

What term describes the gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with help from a skilled partner?

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Operant Conditioning

• Concrete Operational Stage

• Cognitive Dissonance

The concept that defines the difference between solo performance and potential performance with guidance is called:

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Self-actualization

• Classical Conditioning

• Attachment Theory