Psychology Exam #3 Updated Questions
And Answer
Which one of the following uses of a computer in instruction is most similar to an authentic
activity?
A computer-based instructional program that teaches advanced human anatomy
A computer game that promotes automaticity for basic math facts
A computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
A computer-based instructional program that teaches the basics of first aid - ANS A
computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
Three of the teachers below are using strategies consistent with the textbook's suggestions for
holding class discussions. Which teacher is using a strategy that is not consistent with the
textbook's recommendations?
Mr. Sheehan asks a student to think of a justification for a point of view opposite to what the
student actually believes.
Mr. Retzlaff divides his class into groups of four students each to discuss both sides of a
controversial issue.
Mr. Morris encourages shy students to remain silent throughout a discussion if they prefer to do
so.
Mr. Poston assures students that it's okay if they change their minds about an issue. - ANS
Mr. Morris encourages shy students to remain silent throughout a discussion if they prefer to do
so.
Imagine that, as a teacher, you want your students to acquire better self-regulation skills. Which
one of the following instructional strategies would best help you accomplish this goal?
Lower-level teacher questions
Mastery learning
,Direct instruction
Cooperative learning - ANS Cooperative learning
Jonathan is learning to play the guitar. His guitar teacher conducts a task analysis of Jonathan's
first lesson. Which one of the following best characterizes a behavioral task analysis of a guitar
lesson?
Define the task of guitar playing, memorize the finger placements, and retrieve prior knowledge
of reading music.
Hold the neck in the left hand, hold the pick between the right thumb and index finger, and place
the fingers of the left hand on the appropriate frets.
Learn what the treble and bass clefs are, where the frets are located, and how to play the
various chords.
Read and interpret written music, identify the appropriate chords, and mentally keep time. - ANS
Hold the neck in the left hand, hold the pick between the right thumb and index finger, and place
the fingers of the left hand on the appropriate frets.
Mario is an 8-year-old third grader who lives in a largely Hispanic community in Arizona.
Considering typical ethnic group differences and without knowing anything else about Mario,
with which instructional approach would you expect him to feel most comfortable?
A cooperative learning activity
A textbook chapter appropriate for his reading skills
An in-class workbook exercise
A direct instruction session - ANS A cooperative learning activity
A higher-level question asks students to respond in which one of the following ways?
To recall information from more advanced classes
To develop an answer students haven't specifically been taught
To engage in both positive and negative transfer
To recall information learned several years ago - ANS To develop an answer students
haven't specifically been taught
, Mr. Nolen is going to teach a unit on Shakespeare to his English literature class. He realizes
that his students will need to identify themes and main ideas, elaborate on what they read, and
summarize the plot of each play. Which type of task analysis is Mr. Nolen conducting?
Preliminary cognitive analysis
Subject matter analysis
Information processing analysis
Behavioral analysis - ANS Information processing analysis
Which one of the following best describes a lower-level question?
It requires a nonverbal response, such as pointing to an object.
It asks students to retrieve information they have previously learned.
It requires a simple response, as in a multiple-choice or true-false format.
It asks students to think about and integrate information they learned at an earlier age. - ANS
It asks students to retrieve information they have previously learned.
When Ms. Krakowski teaches the process of long division, she describes the objective of the
lesson and demonstrates the procedure on the board. Then she has students solve
long-division problems at the chalkboard, where she can give them frequent guidance as they
work. Later, after the students show some proficiency with long division, she has them work on
additional problems at their desks. Ms. Krakowski's approach can best be classified as which of
the following?
Direct instruction
Promoting information literacy
Student-directed instruction
Task analysis - ANS Direct instruction
Which one of the following is considered to be the major advantage of conducting a task
analysis for topics taught in the classroom?
It helps teachers determine whether they are treating their male and female students equitably.
And Answer
Which one of the following uses of a computer in instruction is most similar to an authentic
activity?
A computer-based instructional program that teaches advanced human anatomy
A computer game that promotes automaticity for basic math facts
A computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
A computer-based instructional program that teaches the basics of first aid - ANS A
computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment
Three of the teachers below are using strategies consistent with the textbook's suggestions for
holding class discussions. Which teacher is using a strategy that is not consistent with the
textbook's recommendations?
Mr. Sheehan asks a student to think of a justification for a point of view opposite to what the
student actually believes.
Mr. Retzlaff divides his class into groups of four students each to discuss both sides of a
controversial issue.
Mr. Morris encourages shy students to remain silent throughout a discussion if they prefer to do
so.
Mr. Poston assures students that it's okay if they change their minds about an issue. - ANS
Mr. Morris encourages shy students to remain silent throughout a discussion if they prefer to do
so.
Imagine that, as a teacher, you want your students to acquire better self-regulation skills. Which
one of the following instructional strategies would best help you accomplish this goal?
Lower-level teacher questions
Mastery learning
,Direct instruction
Cooperative learning - ANS Cooperative learning
Jonathan is learning to play the guitar. His guitar teacher conducts a task analysis of Jonathan's
first lesson. Which one of the following best characterizes a behavioral task analysis of a guitar
lesson?
Define the task of guitar playing, memorize the finger placements, and retrieve prior knowledge
of reading music.
Hold the neck in the left hand, hold the pick between the right thumb and index finger, and place
the fingers of the left hand on the appropriate frets.
Learn what the treble and bass clefs are, where the frets are located, and how to play the
various chords.
Read and interpret written music, identify the appropriate chords, and mentally keep time. - ANS
Hold the neck in the left hand, hold the pick between the right thumb and index finger, and place
the fingers of the left hand on the appropriate frets.
Mario is an 8-year-old third grader who lives in a largely Hispanic community in Arizona.
Considering typical ethnic group differences and without knowing anything else about Mario,
with which instructional approach would you expect him to feel most comfortable?
A cooperative learning activity
A textbook chapter appropriate for his reading skills
An in-class workbook exercise
A direct instruction session - ANS A cooperative learning activity
A higher-level question asks students to respond in which one of the following ways?
To recall information from more advanced classes
To develop an answer students haven't specifically been taught
To engage in both positive and negative transfer
To recall information learned several years ago - ANS To develop an answer students
haven't specifically been taught
, Mr. Nolen is going to teach a unit on Shakespeare to his English literature class. He realizes
that his students will need to identify themes and main ideas, elaborate on what they read, and
summarize the plot of each play. Which type of task analysis is Mr. Nolen conducting?
Preliminary cognitive analysis
Subject matter analysis
Information processing analysis
Behavioral analysis - ANS Information processing analysis
Which one of the following best describes a lower-level question?
It requires a nonverbal response, such as pointing to an object.
It asks students to retrieve information they have previously learned.
It requires a simple response, as in a multiple-choice or true-false format.
It asks students to think about and integrate information they learned at an earlier age. - ANS
It asks students to retrieve information they have previously learned.
When Ms. Krakowski teaches the process of long division, she describes the objective of the
lesson and demonstrates the procedure on the board. Then she has students solve
long-division problems at the chalkboard, where she can give them frequent guidance as they
work. Later, after the students show some proficiency with long division, she has them work on
additional problems at their desks. Ms. Krakowski's approach can best be classified as which of
the following?
Direct instruction
Promoting information literacy
Student-directed instruction
Task analysis - ANS Direct instruction
Which one of the following is considered to be the major advantage of conducting a task
analysis for topics taught in the classroom?
It helps teachers determine whether they are treating their male and female students equitably.
