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Learning Theories

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which learning theory says that a set stimulus, over a period of time, will produce the same response every time?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Cognitivism

c)

Constructivism

d)

Humanism

e)

Connectivism

2.

Which theorist believes in the importance of self-actualization?

a)

Pavlov

b)

Maslow

c)

Vygostky

d)

Skinner

e)

Siemens

3.

The Humanistic approach understands us in terms of

a)

The unconscious

b)

The behaviour

c)

The self

d)

The environment

e)

The connectedness

4.

Which of the following, from earliest to latest, is the correct ordering of the cognitive stages of development as emphasized by Piaget?

a)

Stage 1: Sensorimotor

Stage 2: Concrete operation

Stage 3: Formal operation

Stage 4: Preoperational

b)

Stage 1: Sensorimotor

Stage 2: Preoperational

Stage 3: Concrete operation

Stage 4: Formal operation

c)

Stage 1: Sensorimotor

Stage 2: Concrete operation

Stage 3: Preoperational

Stage 4: Formal operation

d)

Stage 1: Sensorimotor

Stage 2: Formal operation

Stage 3: Preoperational

Stage 4: Concrete operation

5.

Which theorist is most closely associated with the social learning theory?

a)

Pavlov

b)

Bandura

c)

Bruner

d)

Vygotsky

e)

Downes

6.

Which of the following does not relate to Effective Modeling?

a)

Modeling

b)

Observation

c)

Imitation

d)

Reservation

7.

Piaget assumed that children are ________________ in constructing understanding of the world.

a)

Bystanders

b)

Neutral

c)

Active

d)

Passive

8.

What does ZPD, as described by Vygotsky, stand for?

a)

Zone of Private Development

b)

Zone of Prohibited Development

c)

Zone of Proximal Development

d)

Zone of Pioneering Development

9.

Muthu can solve addition problems independently, but he needs a little assistance when solving subtraction problems. We can say that addition problems are within Muthu’s ______________ and subtraction problems are within his _______________.

a)

comfort zone; discomfort zone

b)

scaffolding zone; accommodation zone

c)

level of potential development; actual development level

d)

actual development level; level of potential development

10.

Using the principle of scaffolding involves which of the following?

a)

Providing clues in order to guide a student through problem solving.

b)

Preparing many sets of final exam questions for the students.

c)

Grouping two students of the same cognitive level together in order to solve a problem.

d)

Allowing the student to use 'trial and error' methods in order to solve a problem.