EPSY-3330 Questions and Graded Answers.
An attentive individual can focus an unlimited amount of details if they try hard enough. -
False
The short- term memory capacity of individuals can be improved through rehearsal. -
True
A schema is - The basic structure of organizing information
Which one of the following best characterizes working memory? - It actively processes
and stores a small amount of information up to 30 seconds
Which is not a subsystem of memory? - Reticular function
Metacognition is the awareness of one's own thinking. - True
The learning theory that explains how people might acquire knowledge and learn is -
Constructivism
Educational psychology is - All of the above: includes
the study of how people learn and the instructional process of acquiring knowledge
the study of learning difficulties and individual differences
the study of psychology in education
Which type of research documents a cause and effect relationship between two phenomena? -
Experimental Research
, A good theory should offer recommendations that educators can use to solve real classroom
problems. - True
Social learning theory is - All of the above: includes
a theory that includes reinforcement and punishment theory in how we learn from others
a theory that includes vicarious experiences
A good strategy to use across content is summarizing what you have read and retell in your own
words. - True
Metacognition and general strategies should be taught by teachers as well as content skills. -
True
Adults can choose if they want to be models for children's behaviors. - False
The bobo experiment showed that children will mimic behavior they might be exposed to. -
True
Which one is not a condition for observational learning? - Response
A reinforcer increases the strength of a behavior. - True
An example of a negative reinforcer would be - deducting points for a late assignment
When dealing with students/children, it is important to only adhere to one theory and not
consider any other factors. - False
A negative punisher should - decrease frequency of a behavior
An attentive individual can focus an unlimited amount of details if they try hard enough. -
False
The short- term memory capacity of individuals can be improved through rehearsal. -
True
A schema is - The basic structure of organizing information
Which one of the following best characterizes working memory? - It actively processes
and stores a small amount of information up to 30 seconds
Which is not a subsystem of memory? - Reticular function
Metacognition is the awareness of one's own thinking. - True
The learning theory that explains how people might acquire knowledge and learn is -
Constructivism
Educational psychology is - All of the above: includes
the study of how people learn and the instructional process of acquiring knowledge
the study of learning difficulties and individual differences
the study of psychology in education
Which type of research documents a cause and effect relationship between two phenomena? -
Experimental Research
, A good theory should offer recommendations that educators can use to solve real classroom
problems. - True
Social learning theory is - All of the above: includes
a theory that includes reinforcement and punishment theory in how we learn from others
a theory that includes vicarious experiences
A good strategy to use across content is summarizing what you have read and retell in your own
words. - True
Metacognition and general strategies should be taught by teachers as well as content skills. -
True
Adults can choose if they want to be models for children's behaviors. - False
The bobo experiment showed that children will mimic behavior they might be exposed to. -
True
Which one is not a condition for observational learning? - Response
A reinforcer increases the strength of a behavior. - True
An example of a negative reinforcer would be - deducting points for a late assignment
When dealing with students/children, it is important to only adhere to one theory and not
consider any other factors. - False
A negative punisher should - decrease frequency of a behavior
