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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
d. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C.
(objective 00001) Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory 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 maturation and environmental experiences.
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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔C (objective 0001) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) primarily inattentive presentation often manifests as difficulties with
,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
b. analysis
c. comprehension
d. knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B (objective 0001) Bloom's taxonomy
describes six levels of learning; knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Analysis is described as the ability to break
down or 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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
,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 on
learning
b. suggesting that the student be evaluated by the crisis team for sducidal
tendencies
c. scheduling a meeting with the student to develop an individual plan for
classroom support
d. referring the student to an outside agency for individual counseling related
to depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 psychologist. The
results of the evaluation include the following results. (Wechsler Intelligence
Scale for Children - Fifth Edition WISC_V)
(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 classwork
before peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based on this information,
the school social worker's most appropriate 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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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 complex
assignments to the students interest and areas of strength is an appropriate
method of differentiating instruction for students who are gifted.
correct answers
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
d. Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔C.
(objective 00001) Jean Piaget's cognitive developmental theory 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 maturation and environmental experiences.
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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔C (objective 0001) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) primarily inattentive presentation often manifests as difficulties with
,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
b. analysis
c. comprehension
d. knowledge - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔B (objective 0001) Bloom's taxonomy
describes six levels of learning; knowledge, comprehension, application,
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Analysis is described as the ability to break
down or 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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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
,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 on
learning
b. suggesting that the student be evaluated by the crisis team for sducidal
tendencies
c. scheduling a meeting with the student to develop an individual plan for
classroom support
d. referring the student to an outside agency for individual counseling related
to depression - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔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 psychologist. The
results of the evaluation include the following results. (Wechsler Intelligence
Scale for Children - Fifth Edition WISC_V)
(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 classwork
before peers and often expresses boredom in class. Based on this information,
the school social worker's most appropriate 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. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔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 complex
assignments to the students interest and areas of strength is an appropriate
method of differentiating instruction for students who are gifted.
