PLT Praxis (5622) M.C. Practice
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Which theory explains how learners build new knowledge based on previous experiences?
A. Behaviorism
B. Humanism
✔✔ C. Constructivism
D. Classical conditioning
According to Piaget, what stage of cognitive development includes learning through hands-on
activities and logical thinking about concrete events?
✔✔ A. Concrete operational
B. Formal operational
C. Sensorimotor
D. Preoperational
Which of the following best describes Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
A. The skills a child can do independently
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,B. Tasks a child will never be able to do
✔✔ C. Tasks a child can do with guidance but not yet alone
D. The child’s actual IQ score
According to Erikson’s theory, what is the main challenge for children in elementary school?
✔✔ A. Industry vs. Inferiority
B. Autonomy vs. Shame
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Initiative vs. Guilt
Which strategy best supports students in their ZPD?
✔✔ A. Scaffolding by a more knowledgeable peer or adult
B. Independent work with no support
C. Passive listening to lectures
D. Completing worksheets without guidance
Which learning theory emphasizes rewards and punishments to shape behavior?
✔✔ A. Behaviorism
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,B. Constructivism
C. Cognitivism
D. Humanism
What is an example of intrinsic motivation in students?
✔✔ A. Reading a book because they enjoy the story
B. Completing an assignment for a prize
C. Answering questions for candy
D. Participating for extra credit
A student often receives praise for answering correctly. According to operant conditioning, what
is the praise considered?
A. Punishment
✔✔ B. Positive reinforcement
C. Negative reinforcement
D. Intrinsic motivation
A child solves a problem by imitating a teacher’s steps. Which type of learning is this?
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, ✔✔ A. Observational learning
B. Trial and error
C. Constructive conflict
D. Classical conditioning
What is a benefit of using cooperative learning in the classroom?
✔✔ A. Students learn from each other through interaction
B. It reduces student participation
C. It discourages social interaction
D. It simplifies grading
Which type of memory involves briefly holding sensory information?
✔✔ A. Sensory memory
B. Working memory
C. Long-term memory
D. Procedural memory
What is the term for adjusting instruction based on students’ readiness and abilities?
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Questions and Answers Latest Version
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Which theory explains how learners build new knowledge based on previous experiences?
A. Behaviorism
B. Humanism
✔✔ C. Constructivism
D. Classical conditioning
According to Piaget, what stage of cognitive development includes learning through hands-on
activities and logical thinking about concrete events?
✔✔ A. Concrete operational
B. Formal operational
C. Sensorimotor
D. Preoperational
Which of the following best describes Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
A. The skills a child can do independently
1
,B. Tasks a child will never be able to do
✔✔ C. Tasks a child can do with guidance but not yet alone
D. The child’s actual IQ score
According to Erikson’s theory, what is the main challenge for children in elementary school?
✔✔ A. Industry vs. Inferiority
B. Autonomy vs. Shame
C. Identity vs. Role Confusion
D. Initiative vs. Guilt
Which strategy best supports students in their ZPD?
✔✔ A. Scaffolding by a more knowledgeable peer or adult
B. Independent work with no support
C. Passive listening to lectures
D. Completing worksheets without guidance
Which learning theory emphasizes rewards and punishments to shape behavior?
✔✔ A. Behaviorism
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,B. Constructivism
C. Cognitivism
D. Humanism
What is an example of intrinsic motivation in students?
✔✔ A. Reading a book because they enjoy the story
B. Completing an assignment for a prize
C. Answering questions for candy
D. Participating for extra credit
A student often receives praise for answering correctly. According to operant conditioning, what
is the praise considered?
A. Punishment
✔✔ B. Positive reinforcement
C. Negative reinforcement
D. Intrinsic motivation
A child solves a problem by imitating a teacher’s steps. Which type of learning is this?
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, ✔✔ A. Observational learning
B. Trial and error
C. Constructive conflict
D. Classical conditioning
What is a benefit of using cooperative learning in the classroom?
✔✔ A. Students learn from each other through interaction
B. It reduces student participation
C. It discourages social interaction
D. It simplifies grading
Which type of memory involves briefly holding sensory information?
✔✔ A. Sensory memory
B. Working memory
C. Long-term memory
D. Procedural memory
What is the term for adjusting instruction based on students’ readiness and abilities?
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