Psychological Foundation of Education

Which of the following teaching strategies best demonstrates the connection among the teacher, learner, and learning process?

• Cooperative Learning

• Reflective Journals

• Inquiry-Based Instruction

• Project-Based Learning

A teacher designs an interactive group project that lets students analyze real-life issues.

How are the three elements (teacher, learner, and learning process) connected in this example?

• The teacher provides guidance, and learners collaborate, and the process promotes critical thinking.

• The teacher lectures, learners memorize, and the process stays traditional.

• The teacher grades independently of student participation.

• The process is unrelated to the learners’ experiences.

1. Even when faced with challenges, John remains calm and composed. His teacher says this calmness is part of his personality — something that has always been true about him.

Which theory best explains John’s behavior?

• Humanistic Theory

• Behavioral Theory

• Psychoanalytic Theory

• Trait Theory

Someone who is imaginative, curious, and open to new experiences is likely high in:

• Openness

• Agreeableness

• Neuroticism

• Extraversion

Which of the following best represents a humanistic approach to teaching?

• Memorizing facts for a test

• Giving students choices and encouraging personal growth

• Using rewards to shape behavior

• Focusing only on academic performance

1. Students in Mr. Cruz’s class are encouraged to set personal goals, reflect on their progress, and think about how learning helps them grow as individuals. The teacher believes education should develop both the mind and the heart. Which theory supports this practice?

• Cognitive Theory

• Trait Theory

• Humanistic Theory

• Behavioral Theory

You want to cheat on a quiz but decide to answer on your own because it’s the honest thing to do. What part of personality is shown?

• Tantrum

• Id

• Ego

• Superego

Teacher A can’t remember her student's name at the moment, but it comes to her mind after a few seconds.

• Preconscious

• Unconscious

• Conscious

• Post Conscious

A smoker insists smoking isn’t harmful despite knowing the risks. What kind of defense mechanisms shown?

• Repression

• Sublimation

• Denial

• Rationalization

VJ stays quiet but is constantly snacking while listening. What stage of development shown?

• Genital Stage

• Phallic Stage

• Latency Stage

• Oral Stage