Educational Psychology Set 1
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This set of Educational Psychology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Educational Psychology Set 1
Q1 | The primary aim of educational psychology is
- to contribute to an understanding of sound educational practices.
- to provide the teacher with a greater appreciation of his role in the education of the child.
- to provide the academic background essential for effective teaching.
- to provide a theoretical framework for educational research.
Q2 | According to Psychology, all education is
- deliberate.
- functional.
- purposive.
- self -education.
Q3 | The best definition of Educational Psychology is a study of teaching and learning” has beengiven by
- w. kolesnik.
- james ross.
- charles e. skinner.
- n.l. munn.
Q4 | Who said this, “The boundaries of Educational Psychology are unlimited and changing?”
- william james
- gates
- hurlock
- none of these.
Q5 | General Psychology and Educational Psychology are dissimilar, in that educationalpsychology
- is concerned with the child and not with the adult.
- is concerned with the various aspects of learning.
- deals only with the applications and not with the theory.
- selects and emphasise certain data from general field.
Q6 | The major contribution educational psychology might be expected to make towards moderneducation lies in area of
- a clarification of the goals of modern education.
- a re-evaluation of the principles of progressivism.
- a reconsideration of educational experiences from the stand point of their contribution to pupil growth.
- a refinement of the research techniques through which educational problems might be solved.
Q7 | Educational Psychology is branch of Psychology. Psychology is a science. Who is the father ofexperimental Psychology?
- boring
- hull
- wundt
- tolman.
Q8 | Where was first Experimental psychology Laboratory set up?
- berlin
- boston
- frankfurt
- leipzig.
Q9 | Which method has made educational psychology a science?
- observation method
- clinical method
- survey method
- experimental method.
Q10 | The oldest method in psychology is
- introspection.
- observation,
- case study.
- clinical method.
Q11 | Introspection as a method stands rejected by
- functional school.
- behaviourists.
- psychoanalysts.
- gesralt.
Q12 | Name the method which deals with only one person at a time and promotes his adjustment
- case study.
- questionnaire.
- clinical meth
Q13 | Educational psychology is concerned with
- the learner.
- the learning process.
- the learning situation.
- all of these.
Q14 | Some authors classify methods of educational psychology as
- distal method.
- proximal method.
- a and b are true.
- neither a nor b are true.
Q15 | The content of educational psychology includes
- special items concerning teaching and learning.
- wide ranging items concerning human motivation and learning.
- special items concerning processes of education in particular.
- none of these.
Q16 | Which of the following is not a function of educational psychology?
- to discover techniques by means of which educational goals can be attained effectively
- to define the goals for which education is to strive
- to promote a greater understanding of the learning process
- to promote a greater understanding of the learner.
Q17 | Which of the following is primary concern to educational psychologist?
- the formulation of hypothesis
- the discovery of practical solutions to educational problems
- the development of professional insights into the principles underlying the teaching art
- the discovery of teaching procedures of maximum effectiveness.
Q18 | Educational psychology should provide prospective teachers with
- insight into the various aspects of modern education.
- principles, insights and attitudes as points of departure for effective teaching.
- research procedures by means of which to evaluate correct teaching procedures.
- validate procedures to use in their teachings.
Q19 | The primary task of the teacher is
- to teach the prescribed curriculum.
- to stimulate and guide student learning.
- to promote habits of conformity to adults demands and expectations.
- to provide diagnostic and remedial aid wherever indicated.
Q20 | Which of the following teacher traits and procedures is most often given by children as thereasons for not liking the teacher?
- irritable and bad temperament
- ignorance of the subject matter
- unfairness and favouritism.
- unreasonable demands on the children.
Q21 | Which of the following is the most important factor underlying the success of beginningteacher?
- his personality and ability to relate to the class
- his attitudes and outlook on life
- his verbal facility and organizational ability
- his scholarship and intellectual ability.
Q22 | Which of the following is most likely to be characterized the in-effective teacher?
- emphasis upon standards
- emphasis upon pupil discussion in the clarification of group goals
- emphasis upon the control of the immediate situation
- refusal to help children until they have helped themselves.
Q23 | The teacher’s major contribution towards the maximum self realization of the child is besteffected through
- constant fulfillment of the child’s needs.
- strict control of class-room activities.
- sensitivity pupil needs goals and purposes.
- strict reinforcement of academic standards.
Q24 | Which method of research contributes most to the advancement of educational psychology asa science?
- clinical method
- experimental method
- historical method
- survey method.
Q25 | The basic foundations of physical, mental and personality development are laid in the periodof
- adulthood.
- adolescence,
- childho