Educational Psychology and Development
of Children and Adolescents
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with cooperative and collaborative learning? Correct
Answer: Constructivism
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important for teachers to understand. Describe how Maslow's hierarchy
of needs impacts a child's educational experience. Correct Answer: Maslow's theory postulated that all
humans have multiple needs.All of these needs must be satisfied before students are able to focus their
attention toward maximizing their potential
A third-grade student wants his classmates to think he is "nice," so he always obeys the classroom rules.
According to Kohlberg, this student's sense of morality is at the
. Correct Answer: conventional level
When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip them up. They
then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students? Correct Answer: Early childhood
A second-grade student tells his teacher that he is being bullied on the playground by some older
children.
The student is attempting to meet his physiological needs. Correct Answer: False
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if humans had gills and
lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage? Correct Answer: "We would
have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. Correct Answer: False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the care of
themselves. Correct Answer: True
Which example demonstrates Bandura's theory of observational learning and modeling? Correct
Answer: A new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them and does likewise.
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language development?
Correct Answer: A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again
Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language development? Correct
Answer: Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. Correct Answer: True
of Children and Adolescents
Which theory of learning most closely aligns with cooperative and collaborative learning? Correct
Answer: Constructivism
Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important for teachers to understand. Describe how Maslow's hierarchy
of needs impacts a child's educational experience. Correct Answer: Maslow's theory postulated that all
humans have multiple needs.All of these needs must be satisfied before students are able to focus their
attention toward maximizing their potential
A third-grade student wants his classmates to think he is "nice," so he always obeys the classroom rules.
According to Kohlberg, this student's sense of morality is at the
. Correct Answer: conventional level
When recess is called, two boys slip on their hoodies and, with a little concentration, zip them up. They
then run out to the playground, where they draw stick figures with sidewalk chalk.
Which physical development stage describes these students? Correct Answer: Early childhood
A second-grade student tells his teacher that he is being bullied on the playground by some older
children.
The student is attempting to meet his physiological needs. Correct Answer: False
A teacher asked children of different ages this question: "What would it be like if humans had gills and
lived underwater?"
Which answer is characteristic of a child in the formal operations stage? Correct Answer: "We would
have to invent waterproof paper to write on."
According to Vygotsky, a person learns best through his or her own experiences. Correct Answer: False
Gilligan theorized that women are more involved in the care of others rather than in the care of
themselves. Correct Answer: True
Which example demonstrates Bandura's theory of observational learning and modeling? Correct
Answer: A new student sees a group of children kick the ball, so he joins them and does likewise.
Which example best demonstrates Skinner's operant conditioning theory of language development?
Correct Answer: A baby coos, smiles when his mother turns toward him, and coos again
Which characteristic is typical of individuals in the telegraphic stage of language development? Correct
Answer: Using words that have meaning and serve a purpose
Chomsky believed that humans are born with the ability to learn language. Correct Answer: True
