edpsy 393 final exam questions with complete solutions

Research bias correct answer: A textbook company interviews teachers about the materials they use and conclude that their products are the best. Metacognition correct answer: The "master" process that dictates the use of other processes in building or using memories. Also known as the central executive function. Classical conditioning correct answer: The process by which individuals associate two stimuli in their surroundings Cognitive modeling correct answer: Instruction that includes both showing students how to do a task as well as explaining the task at the same time. Twice-exceptional correct answer: A student who has more than one diagnosis or ability identification Flow correct answer: A highly motivating experience in which a person is so invested in a task that he/she looses track of Flowtime. Zone of proximal development correct answer: The difference between what a student can do independently and what the student can do with help. I would say this best fits goal orientation theory. It sounds like Alex is overly interested in not appearing incompetent. If I were Alex's teacher, I would remind him that it is his work that is most important. The material will be helpful to him in the future and people will like him no matter how he does in class. correct answer: Alex is very concerned about fitting in with his peers. He doesn't want to appear too "nerdy" so he only works hard enough to not look too "dumb". I think the best fit for this situation is the self-determination theory. Beth is not feeling a sense of autonomy because her parents are forcing her to do activities. In class, I would allow Beth to have more choice so that she at least knows in school she can be independent to some extent. I could also see this fitting with Maslow's need for self-esteem. If Beth's parents are not letting her make decisions, she may not feel respected. correct answer: Beth's parents are very demanding and enroll her in many extra curricular activities, even if she is not necessarily motivated. You notice that Beth is not interested in completing assignments given to the whole class. One theory I think applies is attribution theory. Carol is attributing her lack of success to the difficulty of sculpting. This is a stable, external, uncontrollable attribution, therefore Carol is unmotivated to continue. I also think Carol has a fixed mindset. She does not think her sculpting ability can change. In either case, I would talk to Carol about how putting in more effort can have positive outcomes. correct answer: Carol is frustrated about the