Sasha is in a mechanics class, and she needs to learn how to put together an engine. She
gets confused by reading the book or by watching others do it, but she learns quickly when
given the chance to actually work with an engine and put it together herself. Based on this
information, what kind of learner is Sasha most likely to be? - ANSWER Kinesthetic
Learner
Maria watches her mother use the lawn mower one week, then the next week is
successfully able to mow the lawn upon her first try. What kind of learning did Maria use in
this example? - ANSWER Observational Learner
Sanjay is in Pre-Algebra, and his teacher explains the concept of solving an equation for the
'x' variable. Sanjay learns how to do this by thinking about it quietly and practicing several
problems on a worksheet. What kind of learning did Sanjay use in this example? -
ANSWER Cognitive Learning
LaKeisha sometimes gets confused when her psychology professor explains statistics using
only words, but she always gets the concept immediately if she can look at a graph or chart.
Based on this information, what kind of learner is LaKeisha most likely to be? -
ANSWER Visual Learner
The first time Joe complimented his grandmother, she smiled and gave him a hug, a
consequence he enjoyed. He learned that every time he is nice to his grandmother, she
rewards him in a similar way. Now, he's more likely to be nice every time he sees his
grandmother, due to this anticipated reward. What kind of learning did Joe use in this
example? - ANSWER Operant Conditioning
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, The educational psychology perspective that proposes learning occurs through observation?
- ANSWER Social-Cognitive
B.F. Skinner is best known for his contributions to this perspective of educational
psychology? - ANSWER Behaviorist
Albert Bandura is a psychologist famous for his contributions to this perspective of
educational psychology? - ANSWER Social-Cognitive
The educational psychology perspective that proposes learning occurs through stage-like
processes? - ANSWER Developmental
The educational perspective that proposes the responsibility of learning falls on the learner
rather than the teacher? - ANSWER Constructivist
The period of development in which children are more susceptible to environmental
influences is referred to as - ANSWER Sensitive Period
The issue in developmental psychology that involves debate over the contributions of
heredity and the environment is known as the - ANSWER Nature vs. Nurture Debate
The concept of is characterized by environmental influences, such as beliefs and values. -
ANSWER Nurture
The developmental period in which new and more advanced behaviors appear is referred to
as - ANSWER Developmental milestones
Molly overheard her dad telling her mom he got 'creamed' by his friend in a tennis match.
This confused Molly, causing her to experience a conflict or _, because she couldn't imagine
her father turning into a creamy liquid. - ANSWER Disequilibrium
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