EDUC 2500 ALL QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
Three-year-old Abby calls ever animal she sees "doggie." One day she pets a cat and calls it a
"doggie." Her mom says, "No, Abby, that is a kitty." After that, Abby is able to correctly
identify and differentiate between dogs and cats. In Piaget's theory Abby is demonstrating-- -
Correct Answer -B. Accommodation
In Vygotsky's theory, the range of tasks that a person can perform with the help and guidance
from others is called-- - Correct Answer -C. Zone of Proximal Development
Perspectives on learning or development that emphasize heredity and claims that human
beings are genetically wired to learn or acquire certain abilities (e.g. language) are called-- -
Correct Answer -D. Nativist
In neuropsychology, the tendency of the brain to maintain certain neural connections while
discarding those connections that are not used (esp. in the first year or so after birth) is called-
- - Correct Answer -Synaptic Pruning
In Piaget's Theory, the stage of cognitive development characterized by the rapid
development of language and symbolic thought, yet dominated by one's own perspectives
(approx. ages 2-7) is called-- - Correct Answer -B. Preoperational
In Piaget's Theory, the stage of cognitive development where a person can think logically,
engage in classification and order, but is limited to real world objects and experiences
(approx. ages 7-12) is known as-- - Correct Answer -C. Concrete Operational
Pam Pedagogy helps her students understand complex cognitive tasks by breaking them
down into a smaller subtask. She will also ask guided questions to help them think about the
task in a certain way and (at times) demonstrate parts of the task so that her students can
imitate her. Pam's actions are consistent with Vygotsky's concept of-- - Correct Answer -C.
Scaffolding
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, Tonya Tutelage often systematically engages in a critical self-examination of her teaching;
deliberating on her goals and actions in order to facilitate her student' learning in attempt to
become a better teacher. Tonya is engaging in-- - Correct Answer -A. Reflective Practice
In Piaget's Theory, a mental organization and/or structure that helps us understand the world
and respond to it is known as-- - Correct Answer -D. Scheme
In Vygotsky's theory, all of the following are central ideas regarding social interaction and
cognitive development EXCEPT--
A. Social interactions are central to promoting development
B. Social interactions are universal and culture-free
C. Interactions need to be between children and more knowledgeable others
D. Learners are active participants in the interaction - Correct Answer -B. Social interactions
are universal and culture-free
The process of incorporating the external or socially-based ideas/ mental structures as one's
own is known (in Vygotsky's theory) as-- - Correct Answer -Internalization
When expert teachers use techniques that specifically enhance learning in a particular subject
area they are demonstrating-- - Correct Answer -Pedagogical content knowledge
The type of professional knowledge where expert teachers understand basic principles of
learning, the nature of development, or how to enhance student motivation and is specifically
addressed in EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology) is called-- - Correct Answer -Knowledge
of Learners and Learning
In Piaget's theory, the desired state of cognitive order, balance, or predictability which, when
disrupted, motivates a person is known
as-- - Correct Answer -Equilibrium
All of the following are true regarding the Common Core State Standard Initiative (CCSSI)
EXCEPT--
A. Is a federally mandated program
B. Attempts to establish a clear set of educational standards
C. Prepares students for the workforce or college
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ANSWERS UPDATED 2026 – 2027 .
Three-year-old Abby calls ever animal she sees "doggie." One day she pets a cat and calls it a
"doggie." Her mom says, "No, Abby, that is a kitty." After that, Abby is able to correctly
identify and differentiate between dogs and cats. In Piaget's theory Abby is demonstrating-- -
Correct Answer -B. Accommodation
In Vygotsky's theory, the range of tasks that a person can perform with the help and guidance
from others is called-- - Correct Answer -C. Zone of Proximal Development
Perspectives on learning or development that emphasize heredity and claims that human
beings are genetically wired to learn or acquire certain abilities (e.g. language) are called-- -
Correct Answer -D. Nativist
In neuropsychology, the tendency of the brain to maintain certain neural connections while
discarding those connections that are not used (esp. in the first year or so after birth) is called-
- - Correct Answer -Synaptic Pruning
In Piaget's Theory, the stage of cognitive development characterized by the rapid
development of language and symbolic thought, yet dominated by one's own perspectives
(approx. ages 2-7) is called-- - Correct Answer -B. Preoperational
In Piaget's Theory, the stage of cognitive development where a person can think logically,
engage in classification and order, but is limited to real world objects and experiences
(approx. ages 7-12) is known as-- - Correct Answer -C. Concrete Operational
Pam Pedagogy helps her students understand complex cognitive tasks by breaking them
down into a smaller subtask. She will also ask guided questions to help them think about the
task in a certain way and (at times) demonstrate parts of the task so that her students can
imitate her. Pam's actions are consistent with Vygotsky's concept of-- - Correct Answer -C.
Scaffolding
1
, Tonya Tutelage often systematically engages in a critical self-examination of her teaching;
deliberating on her goals and actions in order to facilitate her student' learning in attempt to
become a better teacher. Tonya is engaging in-- - Correct Answer -A. Reflective Practice
In Piaget's Theory, a mental organization and/or structure that helps us understand the world
and respond to it is known as-- - Correct Answer -D. Scheme
In Vygotsky's theory, all of the following are central ideas regarding social interaction and
cognitive development EXCEPT--
A. Social interactions are central to promoting development
B. Social interactions are universal and culture-free
C. Interactions need to be between children and more knowledgeable others
D. Learners are active participants in the interaction - Correct Answer -B. Social interactions
are universal and culture-free
The process of incorporating the external or socially-based ideas/ mental structures as one's
own is known (in Vygotsky's theory) as-- - Correct Answer -Internalization
When expert teachers use techniques that specifically enhance learning in a particular subject
area they are demonstrating-- - Correct Answer -Pedagogical content knowledge
The type of professional knowledge where expert teachers understand basic principles of
learning, the nature of development, or how to enhance student motivation and is specifically
addressed in EDUC-2500 Educational Psychology) is called-- - Correct Answer -Knowledge
of Learners and Learning
In Piaget's theory, the desired state of cognitive order, balance, or predictability which, when
disrupted, motivates a person is known
as-- - Correct Answer -Equilibrium
All of the following are true regarding the Common Core State Standard Initiative (CCSSI)
EXCEPT--
A. Is a federally mandated program
B. Attempts to establish a clear set of educational standards
C. Prepares students for the workforce or college
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