EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Mr. Smith believes that all children are entitled to an education that is education should focus
on the whole child. His views are most consistent with those of
a)Benjamin Bloom
b)John Dewey
c)B.F. Skinner
d)E.L. Thorndike - Correct Answer -b
Educational Psychology - Correct Answer -the branch of psychology that specializes in
understanding teaching and learning in educational settings
Four teachers are discussing influences on being an effective teacher. Which of their
following four statements is likely to be most accurate?
a)Applying information from scientific research is the most important factor in being an
effective teacher.
b)You can't beat a teacher's own personal experiences for becoming an effective teacher.
c)Being an effective teacher is influenced by scientific research knowledge, teaching skills,
and personal experiences.
d)A teacher's innate skills trump all other factors in being an effective teacher - Correct
Answer -c
Suzanne spends a considerable amount of time writing lesson plans, developing criteria for
student success, and organizing materials. Which professional skill is she demonstrating?
a)classroom management
b)communication
c)developmentally appropriate teaching practices
d)goal setting and instructional management - Correct Answer -d
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, Mr. Marcinello, who is midway through his first year of teaching, feels frustrated with his
job. He is developing a negative attitude, and it is carrying over in his teaching. Which of the
following does he need to work on the most at this point to become an effective teacher?
a) classroom management and communication
b) commitment and motivation
c) technology and diversity
d) subject-matter competence and individual variations - Correct Answer -b
Which of the following is more scientific?
a) systematic observation
b) personal experience
c) a person's experience
d) a book written by a journalist - Correct Answer -a
Mr. McMahon wants to know how much time his students spend off-task each day. To
determine this, he watches the students in class, keeping a record of off-task behavior. Which
research approach has he used?
a) case study
b) experiment
c) laboratory experiment
d) naturalistic observation - Correct Answer -d
Ms. Simon has been hired to determine how effective a school's health education program has
been in reducing adolescent pregnancies. Which type of research will she conduct?
a) action research
b) experimental research
c) program evaluation
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WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS |GRADED A+
Mr. Smith believes that all children are entitled to an education that is education should focus
on the whole child. His views are most consistent with those of
a)Benjamin Bloom
b)John Dewey
c)B.F. Skinner
d)E.L. Thorndike - Correct Answer -b
Educational Psychology - Correct Answer -the branch of psychology that specializes in
understanding teaching and learning in educational settings
Four teachers are discussing influences on being an effective teacher. Which of their
following four statements is likely to be most accurate?
a)Applying information from scientific research is the most important factor in being an
effective teacher.
b)You can't beat a teacher's own personal experiences for becoming an effective teacher.
c)Being an effective teacher is influenced by scientific research knowledge, teaching skills,
and personal experiences.
d)A teacher's innate skills trump all other factors in being an effective teacher - Correct
Answer -c
Suzanne spends a considerable amount of time writing lesson plans, developing criteria for
student success, and organizing materials. Which professional skill is she demonstrating?
a)classroom management
b)communication
c)developmentally appropriate teaching practices
d)goal setting and instructional management - Correct Answer -d
1
, Mr. Marcinello, who is midway through his first year of teaching, feels frustrated with his
job. He is developing a negative attitude, and it is carrying over in his teaching. Which of the
following does he need to work on the most at this point to become an effective teacher?
a) classroom management and communication
b) commitment and motivation
c) technology and diversity
d) subject-matter competence and individual variations - Correct Answer -b
Which of the following is more scientific?
a) systematic observation
b) personal experience
c) a person's experience
d) a book written by a journalist - Correct Answer -a
Mr. McMahon wants to know how much time his students spend off-task each day. To
determine this, he watches the students in class, keeping a record of off-task behavior. Which
research approach has he used?
a) case study
b) experiment
c) laboratory experiment
d) naturalistic observation - Correct Answer -d
Ms. Simon has been hired to determine how effective a school's health education program has
been in reducing adolescent pregnancies. Which type of research will she conduct?
a) action research
b) experimental research
c) program evaluation
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