When faced with students displaying inappropriate behavior, a teacher's primary concern is getting the behavior stopped.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 2Social cognitive theory can best be characterized as being concerned with learning:
A) Communication skills.
B) Socially appropriate behaviors.
C) Through observations of others.
D) From a sociological rather than psychological perspective.
Ques. 3Knowledge of brain physiology (brain research) is useful to teachers because it:
A) Identifies knowledge and skills that are important in a particular culture.
B) Provides guidance as to how teachers can help students acquire knowledge and skills.
C) Helps teachers understand the neurological bases of certain disabilities (e.g., dyslexia).
D) Identifies which methods of instruction are most helpful in a particular subject area (e.g., science).
Ques. 4Ignoring problems is acceptable if they are of limited scope and duration and don't impede learning.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 5Paula has been angry and non-compliant all day long. The last straw is during a cooperative group activity, when you ask her to put away her materials and she flat out refuses, saying, Put them away yourself.. You feel your blood start to boil. Which of the following responses on your part would make the most sense in this situation?
a. Say, I am the teacher here, and as such, I am the authority in the classroom. If you aren't prepared to follow my rules, you are free to leave..
b. Say, Oh, come on, now, Paula, you know you want to put those materials away and be well-behaved like the other kids..
c. Say, We will talk about this later, Paula..
d. Say, Go to the principal's office and tell them that you refuse to put away your materials..
Ques. 6Susan hears her teacher say, Seven times nine is 63, and immediately repeats this math fact to herself three times. Five minutes later, Susan cannot respond correctly when her teacher asks, What is seven times nine? Based on this information, how far in Susan's memory system did the math fact probably get?
A) It reached the sensory register.
B) It reached working memory.
C) It reached long-term memory.
D) It never got into the memory system at all.
Ques. 7You know that sometimes Bill is work avoidant. Which of the following strategies might be best to try as you encourage him to work steadily and efficiently?
a. Set your timer and challenge him to work to a certain point on the assignment; if he gets to that point, offer him an incentive.
b. Send him to another teacher's room to complete his work.
c. Have him work with one of your higher-achieving students who can lead him through the assignment and give him hints and help.
d. Remind him that you expect him to work steadily and efficiently.
Ques. 8Considering how psychologists characterize attention, identify the pair of activities that most people would have the most trouble doing at the exact same time.
A) Thinking about what to cook for dinner while combing one's hair
B) Watching a YouTube video while studying for an exam
C) Carrying on a conversation about the meaning of life while walking down the street
D) Mentally planning a weekend camping trip while jogging
Ques. 9You're in the cafeteria one day, monitoring your class as they are getting their lunches and sitting down. Several of the girls in your class are seated at a table, and Nadja sits down, apparently hoping to join them. The leader of the group, Lisa, whispers something to all the other girls, who promptly get up and move to another table. Later, Nadja says to you, Lisa told everyone I have lice.. It's possible that these interactions represent a form of bullying. Which form?
a. cyberbullying
b. nonverbal aggression
c. relational aggression
d. direct physical aggression
Ques. 10In reality, the focus of any intervention should be
a. teaching the appropriate behavior.
b. stopping the inappropriate behavior.
c. reminding the students that the teacher is the authority figure.
d. maintaining a sense of humor.
Quick Reply
