According to analogical transfer theory, a student solves a new problem by remembering another problem that she/he can solve. Which of the following steps are involved in the process of analogical transfer?
a. recognizing
b. abstracting
c. mapping
d. all of the above
Ques. 2Jenny applies the solution method from the base problem to the target problem. This is an example of:
a. recognizing
b. translating
c. mapping
d. encoding
Ques. 3Theories are advantageous in several ways. Three of the following describe advantages of learning theories. Which one does not?
a. Theories enable objective, unbiased reporting of research findings.
b. Theories help to condense large bodies of information.
c. Theories help practitioners design interventions that facilitate learning.
d. Theories provide an impetus for new research.
Ques. 4Which one of the following is the best example of a reflex as psychologists define the term?
a. Going to sleep when you are tired
b. Feeling sad when a close relative dies
c. Pulling your foot away from a painful object
d. Jumping up and down for joy when you get a good grade
Ques. 5Three of the following are examples of learning. Which one is not?
a. Abigail cries when she steps on a sharp pebble.
b. After many hours of heated debate, Brian begins to advocate political practices he has previously opposed.
c. Cara suddenly recognizes how the division fact 24 4 = 6 is related to the multiplication fact 6 x 4 = 24.
d. David has been running away from German shepherds ever since he was bitten by a German shepherd two years ago.
Ques. 6While it is important to know how to use the problem-solving strategy, it is not necessary to know the other strategies.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 7Before reading this passage about radar, think of how a ball bounces against a wall and use this knowledge to help you understand this passage about how radar works.. This is an example of:
a. an adjunct question
b. signaling
c. an advance organizer
d. an instructional objective
Ques. 8Compromise usually occurs instead of problem-solving negotiation when
a. No one wants to discuss the issue any longer
b. Time is in short supply
c. Bonus points are given for compromise
d. None of the above
Ques. 9According to Papert, the best way to learn LOGO is for students to be free to play with the program without much interference from adults. According to research on pure discovery with LOGO:
a. pure discovery in a LOGO environment promotes cognitive development
b. pure discovery in a LOGO environment often leads to very little learning
c. pure discovery in a LOGO environment is more effective than guided discovery
d. pure discovery in a LOGO environment helps students learn deeply so they are able to solve new problems
Ques. 10Behaviorists and cognitivists tend to focus on different aspects of learning. Which one of the following statements best describes this difference?
a. Behaviorism focuses on temporary changes; cognitivism focuses on relatively permanent changes.
b. Behaviorism focuses on relatively permanent changes; cognitivism focuses on temporary changes.
c. Behaviorism focuses on internal mental changes; cognitivism focuses on external behavioral changes.
d. Behaviorism focuses on external behavioral changes; cognitivism focuses on internal mental changes.
Ques. 11Which one of the following common sayings best reflects the basic premise underlying social learning theory?
a. Monkey see, monkey do.
b. Spare the rod and spoil the child.
c. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
d. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
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