educational psychology- exam 2

Question 1

Which theory emphasizes learning tied to the situation in which it’s learned?

Accepted Answer

Situated Learning

Question 2

Kevin’s coach lets him skip drills for hard work. His teacher gives stickers for homework. These are examples of:

Accepted Answer

Negative and Positive Reinforcement

Question 3

Which concept did Bandura contribute to behavioral learning?

Accepted Answer

Observational Learning

Question 4

Josh has strong general knowledge but struggles with math-specific terms. What does he lack?

Accepted Answer

Domain-specific knowledge

Question 5

A chef remembers a recipe by heart. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Procedural Memory

Question 6

Which of these activities BEST reflects constructivist teaching?

Accepted Answer

Students solving a real-world problem in groups

Question 7

What is the teacher’s role in Problem-Based Learning (PBL)?

Accepted Answer

Guide and facilitator

Question 8

What type of memory stores your current thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Working Memory

Question 9

Which of the following best describes shaping?

Accepted Answer

Gradually reinforcing steps toward a desired behavior

Question 10

According to the serial-position effect, students tend to remember:

Accepted Answer

The first and last items

Question 11

Which strategy helps memory by linking information to familiar places?

Accepted Answer

Method of Loci

Question 12

What is one risk of learning in only one context (like grocery shopping for math)?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty transferring knowledge to other settings

Question 13

What type of reinforcement schedule is a pop quiz?

Accepted Answer

Variable-interval

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of classical conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Feeling anxious when entering a dentist's office after a painful visit

Question 15

Which of the following best shows social constructivism in action?

Accepted Answer

Peers work together to explain a science concept

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