HGC Final Exam CH. 1-4

Question 1

T/F Teachers who have relevant coursework in education and psych are more likely to be more competent than teachers who lack this coursework

Answer 1

T

Question 2

Limit of unsystematic observation

Answer 2

False conclusions can be drawn because alternative explanations re not considered

Question 3

T/F Retaining students in a grade is an example of a practice resulting from systematic observation

Answer 3

F, unsystematic

Question 4

3 reasons for ed psych

Answer 4

1. Teaching is a complex enterprise
2. Research can inform teachers
3. Profesional coursework contributes to competence

Question 5

T/F Unsystematic Observation can lead to false conclusions

Answer 5

T

Question 6

Strengths of Scientific Obs

Answer 6

• sample of subjects
• control of non-relevant variables
• objectivity
• published procedures and results
• replication

Question 7

View of teaching that says teaching is about beliefs, emotions, values, flexibility

Answer 7

Teaching as an Art

Question 8

View of teaching that says teaching is a usable body of research findings

Answer 8

Teaching as a Science

Question 9

Characteristics of Reflective Teaching

Answer 9

• introspective
• open-minded
• willing to take responsibility for decisions/actions

Question 10

Theorist behind Psychosocial Development

Answer 10

Erikson

Question 11

Theorists behind Cognitive Development

Answer 11

Piaget and Vygotsky

Question 12

Theorists behind Moral Development

Answer 12

Paiget
Kohlberg
Gilligan

Question 13

Idea that development progresses through a series of interrelated stages, each of which has a critical period of development

Answer 13

Epigenetic Principle

Question 14

These are considered turning points; conflict between opposing psychological qualities

Answer 14

Psychosocial Crisis

Question 15

Erik son’s Stages of Psychosocial Development

Answer 15

Trust v. Mistrust (birth-1)
Autonomy v. Shame & Doubt (2-3)
Initiative v. Guilt (4-5)
Industry v. Inferiority (6-11)
Identity v. Role Confusion (12-18)
Intimacy v. Isolation (YA)
Generativity v. Stagnation (middle-aged)
Integrity v. Despair (old)

Question 16

The theorist behind Identity statuses

Answer 16

James Marcia

Question 17

Identity Status where there is no crisis, no commitment, little self-direction, impulsivity, low self-esteem

Answer 17

Identity Diffusion

Question 18

Identity Status where there is no crisis, commitment made, close-minded, accepts/endorses parental choices and values

Answer 18

Foreclosure

Question 19

Identity Statuses

Answer 19

1. Identity Diffusion
2. Foreclosure
3. Moratorium
4. Identity Achievement

Question 20

Identity Status where there is a crisis experienced, no commitment, anxiety, changes major often

Answer 20

Moratorium

Question 21

Identity Status where a crisis is experienced; commitment made; introspective, playful, logical, high self-esteem

Answer 21

Identity Achievement