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1
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Who is known for the “Law of Effect” in learning theory?

A. Pavlov
B. Skinner
C. Thorndike
D. Piaget

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Thorndike

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Classical conditioning was developed by which psychologist?

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Bruner
D. Vygotsky

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Pavlov

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Operant conditioning involves:

A. Involuntary responses to stimuli
B. Reinforcement and punishment
C. Cognitive restructuring
D. Social interaction

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Reinforcement and punishment

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Which psychologist is associated with the concept of “Zone of Proximal Development”?

A. Piaget
B. Bruner
C. Vygotsky
D. Ausubel

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Vygotsky

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“Discovery Learning” is a concept introduced by:

A. Bruner
B. Skinner
C. Pavlov
D. Gagne

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Bruner

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Which theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement in learning?

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Constructivist theory
D. Gestalt psychology

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Operant conditioning

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The principle that behavior followed by satisfying consequences is likely to be repeated is known as:

A. Law of Exercise
B. Law of Readiness
C. Law of Effect
D. Law of Disuse

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Law of Effect

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Piaget’s theory of cognitive development includes which stages?

A. Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
B. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
C. Preconventional, Conventional, Postconventional
D. Attachment, Exploration, Identity, Integrity

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Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

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Who proposed the Hierarchy of Learning?

A. Thorndike
B. Gagne
C. Skinner
D. Lewin

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Gagne

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“Constructivist Approach” in learning is most closely associated with:

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Vygotsky
D. Thorndike

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Vygotsky

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Gestalt psychology focuses on:

A. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
B. Behavior modification through reinforcement
C. Classical conditioning
D. Cognitive development stages

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The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

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Which psychologist is known for their work on insight learning with chimpanzees?

A. Skinner
B. Kohler
C. Pavlov
D. Bruner

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Kohler

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Jerome Bruner emphasized the importance of:

A. Reinforcement and punishment
B. Stages of moral development
C. Discovery learning
D. Observational learning

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Discovery learning

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According to Vygotsky, learning occurs most effectively in the:

A. Zone of Proximal Development
B. Formal Operational Stage
C. Law of Effect
D. Gestalt Context

A

Zone of Proximal Development

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Which theory posits that learners construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world?

A. Behaviorism
B. Constructivism
C. Gestalt psychology
D. Classical conditioning

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Constructivism

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Which psychologist developed the concept of “schemas”?

A. Thorndike
B. Piaget
C. Skinner
D. Lewin

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Piaget

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David Ausubel is best known for his work on:

A. Operant conditioning
B. Discovery learning
C. Meaningful learning
D. Classical conditioning

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Meaningful learning

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Scaffolding” in educational context is associated with:

A. Skinner
B. Piaget
C. Bruner
D. Pavlov

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Bruner

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Behaviorism primarily focuses on:

A. Internal thought processes
B. Observable behaviors
C. Stages of moral development
D. Social interaction

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. Observable behaviors

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Which theory is based on the idea that learning is a process of connecting stimuli and responses?

A. Constructivist theory
B. Gestalt theory
C. Classical conditioning
D. Cognitive development theory

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Classical conditioning

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Which principle is associated with Skinner’s operant conditioning?

A. Stimulus generalization
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Object permanence
D. Social learning

A

Positive reinforcement

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Jean Piaget is known for his work in:

A. Classical conditioning
B. Cognitive development
C. Operant conditioning
D. Social learning theory

A

Cognitive development

23
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“Constructivist approach” in learning emphasizes:

A. Memorization of facts
B. Active engagement in problem-solving
C. Reinforcement and punishment
D. Passive absorption of information

A

Active engagement in problem-solving

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Who introduced the concept of “readiness” in learning?

A. Vygotsky
B. Bruner
C. Thorndike
D. Piaget

A

Thorndike

25
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According to Gestalt psychology, perception involves:

A. Simple associations
B. Insight and understanding of whole patterns
C. Reinforcement contingencies
D. Developmental stages

A

Insight and understanding of whole patterns

26
Q

Which psychologist emphasized the role of social interaction in cognitive development?

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Vygotsky
D. Thorndike

A

Vygotsky

27
Q

Which learning theory involves understanding the underlying structure of problems?

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Gestalt psychology
D. Cognitive development theory

A

Gestalt psychology

28
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Constructivist approach” in learning is often applied in:

A. Lecture-based teaching
B. Standardized testing
C. Hands-on, experiential learning
D. Rote memorization

A

Hands-on, experiential learning

29
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According to Piaget, cognitive development is:

A. A continuous process
B. Stage-based
C. Unrelated to age
D. Predetermined by genetics

A

Stage-based

30
Q

Bruner’s “spiral curriculum” is designed to:

A. Reinforce repetitive learning
B. Introduce complex concepts in a simplified manner
C. Avoid revisiting topics
D. Focus solely on rote learning

A

Introduce complex concepts in a simplified manner

31
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The “Zone of Proximal Development” is a key concept in:

A. Piaget’s theory
B. Vygotsky’s theory
C. Skinner’s theory
D. Thorndike’s theory

A

Vygotsky’s theory

32
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Gestalt psychologists believe learning involves:

A. Memorization of individual parts
B. Understanding the whole concept
C. Positive reinforcement
D. Classical conditioning

A

Understanding the whole concep

33
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Which of the following is a principle of Gestalt psychology?

A. Law of Effect
B. Law of Proximity
C. Law of Reinforcement
D. Law of Conditioning

A

Law of Proximity

34
Q

Who introduced the concept of “scaffolding” in education?

A. Skinner
B. Bruner
C. Pavlov
D. Thorndike

A

Bruner

35
Q

Kurt Lewin is known for his work on:

A. Field theory and group dynamics
B. Classical conditioning
C. Operant conditioning
D. Cognitive development stages

A

Field theory and group dynamics

36
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Gagne’s Hierarchy of Learning includes:

A. Seven levels of learning processes
B. Stages of moral development
C. Four stages of cognitive development
D. Laws of effect and exercise

A

Seven levels of learning processes

37
Q

Which psychologist proposed the “discovery learning” approach?

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Bruner
D. Gagne

A

Bruner

38
Q

Which of the following is a key aspect of constructivist learning theory?

A. Reinforcement and punishment
B. Active construction of knowledge
C. Fixed stages of development
D. Classical conditioning

A

Active construction of knowledge

39
Q

Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is based on:

A. Stages and schemas
B. Reinforcement schedules
C. Conditioning and stimuli
D. Group dynamics

A

Stages and schemas

40
Q

Which psychologist emphasized the importance of “schemas” in learning?

A. Pavlov
B. Skinner
C. Piaget
D. Bruner

A

Piaget

41
Q

Ausubel’s theory of meaningful learning focuses on:

A. Rote memorization
B. Connecting new information with existing knowledge
C. Behavioral reinforcement
D. Unconscious processes

A

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

42
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Who introduced the concept of “insight learning” through experiments with chimpanzees?

A. Pavlov
B. Skinner
C. Kohler
D. Thorndike
Answer: C

A

Kohler

43
Q

The principle of “operant conditioning” was developed by:

A. Pavlov
B. Skinner
C. Thorndike
D. Lewin

A

Skinner

44
Q

Which theory emphasizes the social context of learning?

A. Piaget’s theory
B. Vygotsky’s theory
C. Skinner’s theory
D. Thorndike’s theory

A

Vygotsky’s theory

45
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The idea that learning is a process of discovery and that students construct their own understanding is central to:

A. Behaviorism
B. Constructivism
C. Classical conditioning
D. Operant conditioning

A

Constructivism

46
Q

Which psychologist is associated with the “Law of Readiness”?

A. Skinner
B. Thorndike
C. Pavlov
D. Lewin

A

Thorndike

47
Q

Vygotsky’s theory is often contrasted with which other cognitive development theory?

A. Skinner’s behaviorism
B. Pavlov’s classical conditioning
C. Piaget’s stages of development
D. Thorndike’s connectionism

A

Piaget’s stages of development

48
Q

Which learning theory focuses on the transformation of information in the learner’s mind?

A. Constructivist theory
B. Classical conditioning
C. Operant conditioning
D. Field theory

A

Constructivist theory

49
Q

he concept of “readiness” in learning is primarily associated with:

A. Vygotsky
B. Skinner
C. Thorndike
D. Bruner

A

Thorndike

50
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Which psychologist emphasized the importance of prior knowledge in learning new information?

A. Skinner
B. Ausubel
C. Pavlov
D. Lewin

A

Ausubel

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