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The Psychology of Learning

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 12mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why is it useful to learn about different theories of how people learn?

a)

To help make decisions about what to teach.

b)

To help make decisions about how to teach.

2.

According to the theory of behavourism, people learn by …

a)

analysing language and experimenting.

b)

repeating sentences and getting feedback.

c)

talking with a more skilled language user.

d)

getting lots of exposure to the target language.

3.

According to the theory of innatism, people learn by …

a)

analysing language and experimenting.

b)

repeating sentences and getting feedback.

c)

talking with a more skilled language user.

d)

getting lots of exposure to the target language.

4.

According to the theory of cognitivism, people learn by …

a)

analysing language and experimenting.

b)

repeating sentences and getting feedback.

c)

talking with a more skilled language user.

d)

getting lots of exposure to the target language.

5.

According to the socio-cultural learning theory, people learn by …

a)

analysing language and experimenting.

b)

repeating sentences and getting feedback.

c)

talking with a more skilled language user.

d)

getting lots of exposure to the target language.

6.

Teachers should encourage learners to have a …

a)

fixed mindset (the belief that people either have natural ability for something or they don't).

b)

growth mindset (the belief that everyone can learn through hard work).