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PRAXIS Elementary Education Exam
Questions With Correct Answers A+
Piaget - Constructivism - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Learning evolves in complexity and becomes complete over time as individuals build upon prior
knowledge and experiences. ----- #1 Learning is an individualized process -------- #2 Learners
must be active in the learning process
Vysgotsky - Socio Cultural or Social Development - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
THEORY]
Children learn better collaboratively, than alone. The "zone of proximal development" is the
difference between what a child can do on their own and what they can accomplish w/
assistance.
Bronfenbrenner - Ecological Model - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Child is in the center of integrated system involving four components:
Microsystem: the entities with which the child directly interacts
Mesosystem: the entities surrounding and working for , but not directly affecting the child.
Exosystem: the broader community in which the child lives including extended family, friends of
the family, and social services
Macrosystem: The attitudes, ideologies, and culture in which the child lives
Maslow - Hierarchy of Needs - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
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Once child has their hierarchy of needs met, they can properly learn.
Level I -- Basic Needs; freedom, physical, exploration
Level II -- Security, Protection, Safety
Level III -- Closeness and Love
Level IV -- Esteem and Self Esteem
Level V -- Self-actualization
Erikson - Psychological Theory - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Eight incremental personality-related stages that each influence development.
1. Trust vs. Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
3. Initiative vs. Guilt
4. Industry vs. Inferiority
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
8.Integrity vs. Despair
Cognitive Domain
Language/Communication domain
Physical domain
Social-Emotional domain
Self-help/Adaptive Behavior domain - Answer✔What are the (5) domains of learning?
Cognitive Domain - Answer✔[DOMAIN OF LEARNING]
The most critical domain comprising mental skills essential to developing all other domains.
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PRAXIS Elementary Education Exam
Questions With Correct Answers A+
Piaget - Constructivism - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Learning evolves in complexity and becomes complete over time as individuals build upon prior
knowledge and experiences. ----- #1 Learning is an individualized process -------- #2 Learners
must be active in the learning process
Vysgotsky - Socio Cultural or Social Development - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
THEORY]
Children learn better collaboratively, than alone. The "zone of proximal development" is the
difference between what a child can do on their own and what they can accomplish w/
assistance.
Bronfenbrenner - Ecological Model - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Child is in the center of integrated system involving four components:
Microsystem: the entities with which the child directly interacts
Mesosystem: the entities surrounding and working for , but not directly affecting the child.
Exosystem: the broader community in which the child lives including extended family, friends of
the family, and social services
Macrosystem: The attitudes, ideologies, and culture in which the child lives
Maslow - Hierarchy of Needs - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
1|Page
, ©Jason McConnel 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Once child has their hierarchy of needs met, they can properly learn.
Level I -- Basic Needs; freedom, physical, exploration
Level II -- Security, Protection, Safety
Level III -- Closeness and Love
Level IV -- Esteem and Self Esteem
Level V -- Self-actualization
Erikson - Psychological Theory - Answer✔[HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY]
Eight incremental personality-related stages that each influence development.
1. Trust vs. Mistrust
2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
3. Initiative vs. Guilt
4. Industry vs. Inferiority
5. Identity vs. Role Confusion
6. Intimacy vs. Isolation
7. Generativity vs. Stagnation
8.Integrity vs. Despair
Cognitive Domain
Language/Communication domain
Physical domain
Social-Emotional domain
Self-help/Adaptive Behavior domain - Answer✔What are the (5) domains of learning?
Cognitive Domain - Answer✔[DOMAIN OF LEARNING]
The most critical domain comprising mental skills essential to developing all other domains.
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