Ed Psych Exam 1 2026 Questions and
Answers
Who was the first individual to use the term "gifted" to describe students who
scored exceptionally high on intelligence tests? - Correct answer-Leta
Hollingsworth
Effective teachers tend to display which of the following traits? - Correct answer-
They are knowledgeable about people from different cultural backgrounds.
A teacher would like to identify students' attitudes about using calculators to
complete math assignments. Which of the following research methods would be
most appropriate? - Correct answer-questionnaire
Which of the following refers to an intensive and in-depth study of one individual?
- Correct answer-case study
In a study comparing the effects of studying with music versus no music on
reading comprehension, an investigator administers a comprehension test after a
reading study period. She finds that scores were higher for the group who listened
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, to classical pieces. What is the independent variable in this study? - Correct
answer-Presence or absence of music during studying.
Which of the following is a descriptive approach to research that consists of in-
depth examination of life with a group that includes direct involvement with the
participants? - Correct answer-Ethnography
A ______ occurs when the researcher becomes a participant in the activity or
setting in order to better understand life in that group. - Correct answer-participant
observation
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the need to be cautious about what
is reported in the popular media? - Correct answer-Views expressed in the media
are never grounded in systematic educational research.
Effective teachers typically exhibit __________. - Correct answer-solid
professional knowledge and skills
All of the following traits are characteristics of "worst" teachers EXCEPT
_________. - Correct answer-treating students like adults
Of the following activities, which is most "developmentally appropriate" for school
children between 5 and 8 years of age? - Correct answer-Pursuit of student-selected
project
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Answers
Who was the first individual to use the term "gifted" to describe students who
scored exceptionally high on intelligence tests? - Correct answer-Leta
Hollingsworth
Effective teachers tend to display which of the following traits? - Correct answer-
They are knowledgeable about people from different cultural backgrounds.
A teacher would like to identify students' attitudes about using calculators to
complete math assignments. Which of the following research methods would be
most appropriate? - Correct answer-questionnaire
Which of the following refers to an intensive and in-depth study of one individual?
- Correct answer-case study
In a study comparing the effects of studying with music versus no music on
reading comprehension, an investigator administers a comprehension test after a
reading study period. She finds that scores were higher for the group who listened
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, to classical pieces. What is the independent variable in this study? - Correct
answer-Presence or absence of music during studying.
Which of the following is a descriptive approach to research that consists of in-
depth examination of life with a group that includes direct involvement with the
participants? - Correct answer-Ethnography
A ______ occurs when the researcher becomes a participant in the activity or
setting in order to better understand life in that group. - Correct answer-participant
observation
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the need to be cautious about what
is reported in the popular media? - Correct answer-Views expressed in the media
are never grounded in systematic educational research.
Effective teachers typically exhibit __________. - Correct answer-solid
professional knowledge and skills
All of the following traits are characteristics of "worst" teachers EXCEPT
_________. - Correct answer-treating students like adults
Of the following activities, which is most "developmentally appropriate" for school
children between 5 and 8 years of age? - Correct answer-Pursuit of student-selected
project
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