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Elf Practice pg. 1-4

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a biological and physiological need according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs?

a)

Air

b)

Food

c)

Shelter

d)

Love

2.

During which stage of Erikson's Stages of Social-Emotional Development does a child learn basic trust versus basic mistrust?

a)

18 months until about 4

b)
  1. 3.5 to 5 years

c)

infancy through

year two of life

d)

school aged 5-12

3.

During which stage of Erikson's Stages of Social-Emotional Development does a child learn initiative versus guilt (purpose)?

a)

18 months until about 4

b)
  1. 3.5 to 5 years

c)

infancy through

year two of life

d)

school aged 5-12

4.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Jean Piaget's developmental stages for children?

a)

sensorimotor

b)

preoperational

c)

concrete operational

d)

learning basic trust versus basic mistrust

5.

According to Vygotsky's learning theories, what is the basis for learning?

a)

Abstract thinking

b)

Concrete experiences

c)

Operant conditioning

d)

social experiences; learning from others and interaction with peers

6.

Who is credited with creating the first kindergarten?

a)

Erik Erikson

b)

Jean Piaget

c)

B.F. Skinner

d)

Friedrich Froebel

7.

Which theorist stressed the importance of nurturing feelings of belonging and striving for superiority?

a)

Alfred Adler

b)

Kohlberg

c)

Froebel

d)

Skinner

8.

What is the learning process proposed by Kolb?

a)

Experience, Observation, Conceptualization, Test

b)

Observation, Conceptualization, Test, Experience

c)

Conceptualization, Test, Experience, Observation

d)

Test, Experience, Observation, Conceptualization

9.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, which need involves realizing personal potential and seeking personal growth?

a)

Safety needs

b)

Love and belongingness needs

c)

Self-Actualization needs

d)

Esteem needs

10.

What is cognitive development?

a)

Development of a child's thinking and reasoning ability

b)

Development based on growth of the body

c)

Development based on the environment and relationships

d)

Development of feelings about oneself and other people

11.

Which developmental stage occurs from 0-1 year?

a)

Infancy

b)

Early Childhood

c)

Preschool

d)

School Age

12.

Which is NOT an important reason for future educators to study child development?

a)

To understand what students are doing and why

b)

To plan activities for students

c)

To identify developmental delays

d)

To learn how to discipline misbehavior

13.

Which is NOT a learning style that affects how students learn and perform?

a)

Visual

b)

Oral

c)

Tactile-Kinesthetic

d)

Moral

14.

Which learning theory emphasizes the importance of experience and active problem-solving?

a)

Control theory

b)

Sensory stimulation theory

c)

Gestalt approach

d)

Holistic learning theory

15.

What does the humanistic approach to learning focus on?

a)

The importance of the person facilitating the learning

b)

The importance of sensory stimulation

c)

The importance of problem-solving

d)

The importance of motivation

16.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs includes all of the following except

a)

biological and physiological

b)

love and belonginess

c)

financial

d)

self-actualization

17.

Which theorist discovered operant conditioning, the idea that when you have a pleasant experience,

such as receiving a compliment, you internalize the experience as a positive?

a)

Kohlberg

b)

B.F. Skinner

c)

Vygotsky

d)

Piaget

18.

A student comes to school hungry and tired most days.

He has trouble focusing in class and often falls asleep during lessons.

Which of Maslow’s needs must be met before he can focus on learning?


a)

Safety needs

b)

biological and physiological needs

c)

esteem needs

d)

love and belonginess

19.

An infant is consistently comforted, fed, and cared for by a nurturing caregiver.

According to Erikson’s theory, what stage is this infant successfully navigating?

a)

Learning Autonomy vs. Shame

b)

Learning Initiative vs. Guilt

c)

Learning Basic Trust vs. Mistrust

d)

Industry vs. Inferiority

20.

A 12-year-old refuses to cheat on a test because he

believes rules must be followed to maintain fairness in school.

According to Kohlberg, what stage of moral development is the student likely demonstrating?

a)

Pre-conventional

b)

Conventional

c)

Post-conventional

d)

Moral relativism

21.

A student learns how to solve a math problem after

a classmate explains the steps using simple language.

Which theorist emphasized the importance of learning through social interaction like this?

a)

Jean Piaget

b)

Lev Vygotsky

c)

B.F. Skinner

d)

William Glasser

22.

A teacher incorporates play-based learning and

interactive centers in her kindergarten classroom.

Which theorist would most support this approach?

a)

Froebel

b)

Kolb

c)

Adler

d)

Revan

23.

A student is given a science experiment to conduct, then

reflects on what happened and forms a hypothesis for next time.

Which stage of Kolb’s learning process is the student engaging in after forming the hypothesis?

a)

Experience

b)

Observation

c)

Conceptualization

d)

Test

24.

A 15-year-old student begins to debate philosophical ideas and think about complex social justice issues.

According to Piaget, what stage is this student in?

a)

Preoperational

b)

Concrete operational

c)

Sensorimotor

d)

Formal operational

25.

A teacher regularly praises students who participate in class,

leading to an increase in student engagement.

Which learning theory does this scenario best reflect?

a)

Sensory stimulation theory

b)

Operant conditioning (Skinner)

c)

Holistic learning theory

d)

Humanistic approach

26.

A classroom is filled with colorful visuals, music, textured objects, and movement-based activities.

Which learning theory is being applied in this classroom?

a)

Humanistic approach

b)

Sensory stimulation theory

c)

Control theory

d)

Action learning theory

27.

A preschool teacher notices that one child is not speaking in full sentences, unlike peers of the same age.

Why is knowledge of developmental stages important in this situation?
.

a)

To create more creative playtime

b)

To encourage competition among students

c)

To identify potential developmental delays

d)

To assess teaching strategies