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Which of the following theories posits that children are born with basic
mental structure on which future learning and knowledge are based on?
a. Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory
b. John Bowlby's attachment theory
c. Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory
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d. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory
Ans: C. (objective 00001) Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory
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explains the mechanisms and process by which an infant and child
develop into an individual who can think hypothetically and reason
abstractly. According to Piaget's theory cognitive development is a
progressive reorganization of the basic mental structure through
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maturation and environmental experiences.
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Which of the following students behaviors is most frequently associated
with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) primarily inattentive
presentation ?
a.leaving the seat when reaming seated is the classroom expectation
b. interrupting others's conversation and having trouble waiting for a
turn
c.struggling with organization and loosing learning materials
d. speaking excessively during play and learning activities
Ans: C (objective 0001) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
primarily inattentive presentation often manifests as difficulties with
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time management, forgetfulness, loosing things, day dreaming and
organizational struggles.
A school social worker is supporting a fourth grade teacher in developing
a lesson plan on photosynthesis for a class that includes students with
disabilities. The teacher plans to have students create a diagram
illustrating the process of photosynthesis. According to Bloom's
taxonomy, this activity is an example of which of the following levels of
learning?
a. evaluation
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b. analysis
c. comprehension
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d. knowledge
Ans: B (objective 0001) Bloom's taxonomy describes six levels of
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learning; knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis,
and evaluation. Analysis is described as the ability to break down or
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distinguish parts or components of a whole to understand the
organizational structure of a whole.
which of the following instructional approaches would be most
responsive to students who have a preference for kinesthetic learning?
a. incorporating physical movement into lesson activities
b. providing printed handouts for multimedia presentations
c. developing written instructions for research assignments
d. integrating small- and large group discussions into lessons
Ans: A. (objective 0001) students who have a preference for kinesthetic
learning respond well to activities that incorporate physical movement
and tactile experiences. This approach supports student in
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understanding abstract concepts through direct physical involvement
with the content.
A high school teacher consults with a school social worker about an
eleventh grade student. The teacher reports that the student, who was
recently diagnosed with depression, is withdrawn, has trouble
concentrating, cries occasionally, and has declining academic
performance. Which of the following interventions would be most
appropriate for the social worker to recommend first?
a. providing the student with information about the effects of depression
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on learning
b. suggesting that the student be evaluated by the crisis team for
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sducidal tendencies
c. scheduling a meeting with the student to develop an individual plan
for classroom support
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d. referring the student to an outside agency for individual counseling
related to depression
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Ans: C. (objective 0001) depression is one of the most common mental
health issues among adolescents and can effect their learning. Student
with depression need specific supports to function effectively in the
school environment, and the support should be specific to the student.
According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of
the following developmental challenges occurs between ages three and
five?
a. identity vs. confusion
b.initiative vs. guilt
c. trust vs. mistrust
d, intimacy vs.isolation
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Ans: B (objective 0001) Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial
development describes the impact of social experiences across the
lifespan. The theory includes eight stages and focuses on social
interactions and relationships affect development. Between ages three
and five, the key developmental challenge is initiative verses guilt.
During this period the child regularly interacts with other children.
Children begin to plan activities make up games and innate actives with
others. If given this opportunity, children develop a sense of initiative
and feel secure in their ability to lead others and make decisions.
An eight year old student was recently evaluated by a school
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psychologist. The results of the evaluation include the following results.
(Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition WISC_V)
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(Verbal comprehension- 131, Perceptual Reasoning 134, Working Memory
114, Processing Speed 115, General Ability Index 137)
The student's teacher reports that the student frequently finishes
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classwork before peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based on
this information, the school social worker's most appropriate
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recommendation to the teacher is to:
a. link complex assignments with the students interest and areas of
strength.
b. provide the student with additional assignments to complete.
c. engage the student as a teaching assistant to provide support to
others.
d. arrange for the student to work independently on assignments.
Ans: A (objective 000 1) According to the students scores on the various
components of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children -Fifth Edition,
the student scored within the range for giftedness in verbal
comprehension, perceptual reasoning, and processing speed. Linking