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WorksheetsElf Practice pg. 1-4
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which of the following is NOT a biological and physiological need according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs?
Air
Food
Shelter
Love
During which stage of Erikson's Stages of Social-Emotional Development does a child learn basic trust versus basic mistrust?
18 months until about 4
3.5 to 5 years
infancy through
year two of life
school aged 5-12
During which stage of Erikson's Stages of Social-Emotional Development does a child learn initiative versus guilt (purpose)?
18 months until about 4
3.5 to 5 years
infancy through
year two of life
school aged 5-12
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Jean Piaget's developmental stages for children?
sensorimotor
preoperational
concrete operational
learning basic trust versus basic mistrust
According to Vygotsky's learning theories, what is the basis for learning?
Abstract thinking
Concrete experiences
Operant conditioning
social experiences; learning from others and interaction with peers
Who is credited with creating the first kindergarten?
Erik Erikson
Jean Piaget
B.F. Skinner
Friedrich Froebel
Which theorist stressed the importance of nurturing feelings of belonging and striving for superiority?
Alfred Adler
Kohlberg
Froebel
Skinner
What is the learning process proposed by Kolb?
Experience, Observation, Conceptualization, Test
Observation, Conceptualization, Test, Experience
Conceptualization, Test, Experience, Observation
Test, Experience, Observation, Conceptualization
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs, which need involves realizing personal potential and seeking personal growth?
Safety needs
Love and belongingness needs
Self-Actualization needs
Esteem needs
What is cognitive development?
Development of a child's thinking and reasoning ability
Development based on growth of the body
Development based on the environment and relationships
Development of feelings about oneself and other people
Which developmental stage occurs from 0-1 year?
Infancy
Early Childhood
Preschool
School Age
Which is NOT an important reason for future educators to study child development?
To understand what students are doing and why
To plan activities for students
To identify developmental delays
To learn how to discipline misbehavior
Which is NOT a learning style that affects how students learn and perform?
Visual
Oral
Tactile-Kinesthetic
Moral
Which learning theory emphasizes the importance of experience and active problem-solving?
Control theory
Sensory stimulation theory
Gestalt approach
Holistic learning theory
What does the humanistic approach to learning focus on?
The importance of the person facilitating the learning
The importance of sensory stimulation
The importance of problem-solving
The importance of motivation
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs includes all of the following except
biological and physiological
love and belonginess
financial
self-actualization
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?
Kohlberg
B.F. Skinner
Vygotsky
Piaget
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?
Safety needs
biological and physiological needs
esteem needs
love and belonginess
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?
Learning Autonomy vs. Shame
Learning Initiative vs. Guilt
Learning Basic Trust vs. Mistrust
Industry vs. Inferiority
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?
Pre-conventional
Conventional
Post-conventional
Moral relativism
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?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
B.F. Skinner
William Glasser
A teacher incorporates play-based learning and
interactive centers in her kindergarten classroom.
Which theorist would most support this approach?
Froebel
Kolb
Adler
Revan
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?
Experience
Observation
Conceptualization
Test
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?
Preoperational
Concrete operational
Sensorimotor
Formal operational
A teacher regularly praises students who participate in class,
leading to an increase in student engagement.
Which learning theory does this scenario best reflect?
Sensory stimulation theory
Operant conditioning (Skinner)
Holistic learning theory
Humanistic approach
A classroom is filled with colorful visuals, music, textured objects, and movement-based activities.
Which learning theory is being applied in this classroom?
Humanistic approach
Sensory stimulation theory
Control theory
Action learning theory
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?
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To create more creative playtime
To encourage competition among students
To identify potential developmental delays
To assess teaching strategies
