Educational Psychology Set 4
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This set of Educational Psychology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Educational Psychology Set 4
Q1 | Most professionals now view disabilities as
- an environmental problem.
- a problem within the child.
- the result of interactions between the child and the environment.
- the fault of the parents.
Q2 | Which of these emotions do parents usually experience first when their child is diagnosedwith a severe disability?
- anger
- shock
- guilt
- frustration
Q3 | Prevalence refers to the number of people who
- live in a particular area of the country.
- the new cases of an exceptionality.
- have specific characteristics that make them exceptional.
- are classified in a given category in a population group during a specified period of time.
Q4 | Sibshops are workshops designed for which population?
- special educators
- children with adhd
- siblings of children with special needs
- parents of children with special needs
Q5 | One of the most important things that teachers can do for children from diverse culturesis
- to make sure that the child understands and conforms to the predominant cultural expectations represented in the classroom.
- be aware of the factors that shape their own cultural views.
- minimize differences because culture does not play a significant role in the way that children ultimately learn.
- emphasis that english is the language of the classroom.
Q6 | Prevalence is difficult to measure because
- parents over disclose that their child has a disability.
- professionals do not always agree on the criteria used to identify children with disabilities.
- incidence numbers are so similar professionals use them inste
Q7 | Which of the following may occur in Expressive Language Disorder?
- limited amount of speech
- difficulty learning new words
- difficulty finding the right word
- all of the above
Q8 | One of the reasons students living in poverty are less likely to be identified as gifted isbecause these students
- cannot afford to be tested for giftedness.
- often do not have the verbal skills measured by intelligence tests.
- do not have the grades or standardized test scores needed to be identified as gift
Q9 | Which one of the following is NOT typically considered a category of exceptionalities?
- clinical depression
- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- giftedness
- speech and communication disorders
Q10 | Teachers who challenge their students intellectually can encourage
- internal locus of control.
- gifted inclusion.
- neuroplasticity.
- exceptional learners
Q11 | Kinesthetic learners learn best
- by doing.
- by hearing.
- by using texts and watching videos.
- in calm, quiet surroundings
Q12 | Someone who assumes responsibility for his or her performance on a test has
- an internal locus of control.
- an external locus of control.
- a visual learning style.
- a low level of emotional intelligence
Q13 | Which of the following has NOT been identified as a possible cause of learningdisabilities?
- lack of structure in the home
- lack of stimulation
- excessive, chaotic stimulation
- all of the above are possible causes of learning disabilities
Q14 | Motivation that is due to factors within students or inherent to the task is called:
- behavioral motivation.
- intrinsic motivation
- amotivation
- extrinsic motivation
Q15 | The term used to describe humans’ desire for life-sustaining supports such as food andwater is
- esteem need
- primary need
- motivation
- secondary need
Q16 | Scott is obsessed with his grades. He studies three hours every night so that he can makestraight As and get into a good college. Which goal orientation best describes Scott?
- performance approach
- performance avoidant
- mastery
- work avoidant
Q17 | According to drive theory, needs that are essential for human survival are referred to as:
- physiological needs
- primary needs
- safety needs
- secondary needs
Q18 | According to Maslow, some needs grow stronger when unsatisfied. Maslow called these:
- being needs
- primary needs
- deficiency needs
- growth needs
Q19 | Learners who demonstrate an earnest desire for increased knowledge and academiccompetence are said to have a:
- performance-approach orientation
- work-avoidance orientation
- performance-avoidance orientation
- mastery orientation
Q20 | A student who completes learning tasks in order to earn stars on her paper is motivatedby:
- mastery goals
- extrinsic factors
- intrinsic factors
- knowing needs
Q21 | Which of the following is not a teaching style associated with teachers competentto teach a diverse range of students?
- emphasize academic instruction
- ensure that all students meet the same high standards regardless of their ability
- provide specific feedback on both correct and incorrect responses
- redirect students when they are off-task
Q22 | Which of the following points is consistent with the social model of disability?
- it is impossible to cater for all requirements and disadvantage is inevitable
- disability is caused by the way society is organised, not by a person’s impairment. we need to remove barriers to enable independence and equality
- society must focus on what is wrong with the person and how they can adapt
- impairments or differences should be fixed or changed by medical or other treatments
Q23 | What does SEN stand for?
- special education needs
- special and exceptional needs
- social education needs
- spatial emotional negotiation
Q24 | What does comorbid mean?
- comorbid means that a cognitive impairment can shorten lifespan
- comorbid means that a condition can appear independently and have a detrimental effect on performance
- comorbid describes a disorder or condition that may co-occur with another disorder or condition
- none of these
Q25 | Inclusive classrooms offer many benefits for children. In an inclusive classroomchildren demonstrate which of the following?
- increased acceptance and appreciation of diversity.
- better communication and social skills.
- greater development in moral and ethical principles.
- all of the above