Transcript EDUC 2130 Quiz #2 - EdPsyc Interactive

EDUC 2130
Quiz #2
W. Huitt
Question #1
A basic difference between the right and left hemispheres of
the brain is that
a. the right hemisphere is more tactile/kinesthetically oriented
whereas the left hemisphere is more language oriented.
b. the right hemisphere processes information in a parallel
manner whereas the left hemisphere processes
information serially.
c. the right hemisphere is more oriented to creativity whereas
the left hemisphere is more oriented to logic.
d. All of the above are correct.
e. Only “a” and “c” are correct.
Question #2
According to Dr. Huitt, which is the most
important category of variables in the
Transactional Model of the Teaching/
Learning Process?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Context
Input
Classroom Processes
Output
Question #3
The relationship between self views such as self-concept and
self esteem and academic achievement shows that
a. there is a weak relationship with self-concept, but a strong
relationship with self-esteem.
b. there is a weak relationship between specific self view
measures and academic achievement.
c. there is a strong relationship between general measures
of self views and academic achievement.
d. the more specific the self view measure, the stronger the
relationship with specific levels of academic achievement.
Question #4
Erikson’s theory of personality deals with
which of the following areas of human
development?
a. Cognitive
b. Moral-ethical
c. Socioemotional
d. Psychophysical
Question #5
Which of the following is NOT a statement associated with
the Becoming A Brilliant Star framework?
a. Scores on standardized tests of basic skills provide
necessary and sufficient information regarding how
children and youth are preparing for successful
adulthood.
b. A profile of student development on a variety of
domains is preferable to a single score measuring
achievement in only one of those domains.
c. It is important for children and youth to develop both
personal capital and social capital.
d. Deciding to change the target for schooling has
important implications for selection of curriculum.
Question #6
According to Erikson, the stage of trust versus mistrust is
best exemplified by which of the following statements:
a. There is a need to be able to do and make some things
almost perfectly; however, feelings of worth must not be
based solely on work.
b. There is a sense of acceptance of this one and only
chance at life on earth and of the important people in it.
c. A sense of security is established through the
relationships of love, attention, and touch.
d. A person shares herself by giving piece of her identity
over to another.
Question #7
A principle is an empirical observation that
describes
a. how one fact or concept relates to another.
b. how a scientific variable can be measured.
c. why concepts can be considered
operationalized variables.
d. an operationalized concept that can be studied
scientifically.
Question #8
Since starting preschool, Rikky has insisted on putting on
his velcro-strap shoes. For his mother, it means starting
their get-out-the-door routine earlier, because Rikky will
invariably struggle with strapping the shoes, or he will put
them on the wrong feet. If his mother approaches to help,
however good naturedly, Rikky always waves her away
and yells out, "No, me do, . . . I, meeee!" Based on this
information, the stage of psychosocial development that
best describes Rikky's behavior is
a. trust v. mistrust
b. autonomy v. doubt
c. initiative v. guilt.
d. industry v. inferiority
e. identity v. confusion.
Question #9
The three core elements of the Becoming A
Brilliant Star framework are
a. spiritual development, moral character, and
personal style.
b. spiritual development, emotional development,
and moral character.
c. cognitive development, social development, and
moral character.
d. cognitive development, physical development,
and spiritual development.
Question #10
Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping
adolescents in resolving the crisis of identity formation?
a. Provide ways for students to develop and demonstrate
their unique capabilities.
b. Provide enough structure so that students do not fail in
any attempted academic task.
c. Provide the least restrictive environment that allows for
students to be safe.
d. Invite students to take risks and affirm their attempts to
do so.
Question #11
Which of the following events would best exemplify the
crisis of accomplishment/industry vs. inferiority in Erikson's
model of development?
a. Bobby is always being yelled at for being overly active,
so he retreats into a fantasy world where he can do as
he pleases.
b. Sally is trying her best to be a good ballet dancer in her
class after school.
c. Carol is very concerned with how her parents and
teachers perceive her.
d. Mel wonders if he will make a good husband and father.
Question #12
According to Erikson, the major crisis in the conflict
of intimacy and isolation revolves around
a. recognizing and accepting things for what they
are to gain self-actualization.
b. seeking to clarify the relation between self and
society.
c. developing the concept of “we” to take the
place of “I”.
d. becoming strong enough to accept isolation.
Question #13
Jane believes that she has made many mistakes
in her life that simply cannot be undone. She does
not believe she has the opportunity to do things in
the way she believes is best for her. In Erikson’s
theory, this may be an example of a negative
resolution of the crisis for
a.
b.
c.
d.
ego integrity vs. despair.
generativity vs. stagnation.
intimacy vs. isolation.
identity vs. confusion.
Question #14
One conclusion that can be drawn from the Becoming A Brilliant
Star framework is that
a. parents are the primary social institution for child
development and schools should only do what parents
advocate.
b. school personnel are professionals and know what is best for
children and youth; parents should follow the policies they
establish.
c. religious organizations are the primary instruments of culture;
what is taught at school should not conflict with what is
taught by the dominant religion in a given community.
d. responsibility for the preparation of children and youth is
spread over multiple institutions in American society and
steps should be taken to increase communication among
them.
Question #15
Bingham and Stryker propose that
a. boys and girls have basically the same patterns of
socioemotional development through early childhood,
begin to differ during middle childhood, but then deviate
substantially during adolescence.
b. boys and girls have very similar patterns throughout
childhood and adolescence, but girls have different
issues in resolving the crises during middle childhood
and adolescence.
c. boys and girls have basically the same patterns of
socioemotional development until early adulthood.
d. boys have more difficulty in establishing relationships
during adolescence than do girls.
Question #16
Based on anecdotal evidence of placing middle grades
students in accelerated groups, one could conclude that
a. most students prefer to be in easier classes.
b. students from less wealthy families do not perform well
in accelerated classes.
c. students who are more academically capable like
spending time with their academically-gifted peers.
d. students from wealthier and less wealthy families prefer
to be with their friends even if that means they will be
assigned to non-accelerated classes.
Question #17
Which of the following is NOT a tension that is described as
important during the middle school years?
a. Independent mastery of academics versus developing
meaningful relationships with peers.
b. Making a decision to follow a specific career path
versus being open and spontaneous.
c. Being emotionally open to take risks versus being
protective of one’s self-esteem.
d. Developing compassion for others versus taking care to
have one’s own needs met.
Question #18
Which of the following statements best represents the crisis
of identity vs. role confusion according to Erikson's theory?
a. Betty cannot seem to maintain a strong love relationship
with anyone.
b. Paul is always saying, “If only such-and-such would
happen.”
c. Karin is struggling to answer questions about what she
wants to be when she grows older.
d. Phil does not seem to be able to have much faith in his
abilities.
Question #19
Based on what we know about the relationships between
families and schools it is safe to predict that
a. families from all social and cultural backgrounds will
support the classroom teachers’ decisions.
b. when it comes to discipline, teachers need to speak
directly to the father as mothers are too lax to be good
disciplinarians.
c. each family will be unique in some key aspects and the
teacher needs to determine what those are before
making suggestions to parents.
d. families will differ on boundaries and climate, but
teachers can assume that traditional roles will prevail in
the vast majority of families in any given community.
Question #20
Developing a sense of self-control without loss of
self-esteem is important. Children need to test
their parents and their environment in order to
learn control. This testing occurs during the stage
that Erikson calls the crisis of
a.
b.
c.
d.
trust vs. mistrust.
initiative vs. quilt.
autonomy vs. shame and doubt.
accomplishment vs. inferiority.