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This section includes 1521 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Teaching knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 501. |
Which of the following is Guilford's theory of Intelligence? |
| A. | Two dimensional theory |
| B. | Three dimensional theory |
| C. | Multi-dimensional theory |
| D. | Hierachical theory |
| Answer» C. Multi-dimensional theory | |
| 502. |
Individual differences have been discussed in Plato's |
| A. | Republic |
| B. | The mind |
| C. | State |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. The mind | |
| 503. |
Psychosocial theory emphasizes on which of the following? |
| A. | Stimuli and Response |
| B. | Phallic and Latency stages |
| C. | Industry versus Inferiority stage |
| D. | Operant Conditioning |
| Answer» D. Operant Conditioning | |
| 504. |
_____ motives deal with the need to reach satisfying feeling states and to obtain personal goals. |
| A. | Effective |
| B. | Affective |
| C. | Preservation-oriented |
| D. | Safety-oriented |
| Answer» C. Preservation-oriented | |
| 505. |
Which one of the following statements best describes why children should be encouraged to ask questions in the class? |
| A. | Children can be made to realize that they lack intelligence by making them think of all the things they don't know about. |
| B. | Questions increase the curiosity of the children. |
| C. | Questions take learning forward by interactions and lead to conceptual clarity. |
| D. | Children need to practice their language skills. |
| Answer» D. Children need to practice their language skills. | |
| 506. |
A teacher wants to ensure that her students are motivated intrinsically. She would |
| A. | plan learning activities which encourage convergent thinking. |
| B. | specify uniform standards of achievement for all children. |
| C. | focus on the processes of learning of individual children rather than on the final outcome. |
| D. | offer tangible rewards. |
| Answer» D. offer tangible rewards. | |
| 507. |
The study of fluctuation of visual attention can be experimentally made with the help of a |
| A. | Mason's disc |
| B. | Marquis disc |
| C. | Tachistoscope |
| D. | Compact disc |
| Answer» D. Compact disc | |
| 508. |
Dyslexia is associated mainly with difficulties in |
| A. | Reading |
| B. | Speaking |
| C. | Speaking and hearing |
| D. | Hearing |
| Answer» B. Speaking | |
| 509. |
Ergograph is used to explore |
| A. | Mental fatigue |
| B. | Physical fatigue |
| C. | Monotony |
| D. | Disinterest |
| Answer» C. Monotony | |
| 510. |
Army Alpha and Army Beta tests are known as |
| A. | individual tests |
| B. | group tests |
| C. | intelligence tests |
| D. | personality tests |
| Answer» C. intelligence tests | |
| 511. |
The evaluation of personality is best made through |
| A. | Inventory-test |
| B. | Preference-test |
| C. | Survey test |
| D. | Projective |
| Answer» B. Preference-test | |
| 512. |
Which of the following educational practices is supported by Piaget's theory of cognitive development? |
| A. | Teachers should treat children as passive receptacles |
| B. | Assessment should focus on the use of standardized tests |
| C. | Teachers should require rote learning that is, tested frequently |
| D. | Classrooms should be less structured, allowing for discovery learning |
| Answer» E. | |
| 513. |
Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is similar to Piaget's theory in that it |
| A. | Emphasizes that children actively construct. their knowledge and understanding. |
| B. | Describes how children develop by interacting with the physical world |
| C. | Proposes four stages of development that are age-related. |
| D. | Emphasizes how children develop through social interaction. |
| Answer» B. Describes how children develop by interacting with the physical world | |
| 514. |
If a child has mental age of 5 years & chronological age of 4 years than what will be the IQ of child: |
| A. | 125 |
| B. | 80 |
| C. | 120 |
| D. | 100 |
| Answer» B. 80 | |
| 515. |
Which one of theories of intelligence advocates the presence of general intelligence 'g' and specific intelligence's'? |
| A. | Anarchic theory |
| B. | Guilford's theory of intellect |
| C. | Spearman's two factor theory |
| D. | Vernon's hierarchical theory |
| Answer» D. Vernon's hierarchical theory | |
| 516. |
An intelligent student is not doing well in studies. What is the best course of the action for the teacher: |
| A. | Wait till he performs better |
| B. | Find out reason for his under achievement |
| C. | Give him grace marks in the examination |
| D. | Ask his parents to withdraw from school |
| Answer» D. Ask his parents to withdraw from school | |
| 517. |
The type of evaluation which is used to monitor learning progress during instruction is called as: |
| A. | diagnostic evaluation |
| B. | formative evaluation |
| C. | placement evaluation |
| D. | summative evaluation |
| Answer» C. placement evaluation | |
| 518. |
Which one is not among the elements of Active learning |
| A. | Materials |
| B. | Manipulation |
| C. | Language |
| D. | Practically |
| Answer» E. | |
| 519. |
_____ involves an interest in the learning task itself and also satisfaction being gained from task. |
| A. | Intrinsic motivation |
| B. | Extrinsic motivation |
| C. | Expectation for success |
| D. | Emotion motivation |
| Answer» B. Extrinsic motivation | |
| 520. |
Motivation is a concept that represents the energy; which moves a person to actively satisfy |
| A. | Physical needs |
| B. | Psychological needs |
| C. | Social needs |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 521. |
Nicole was kept awake half the night because her brother and parents were fighting. Nicole's motivation to perform school tasks will be low ' today, not only because she is upset about her family, but because her __________ needs have not been met. |
| A. | growth |
| B. | physiological |
| C. | esteem |
| D. | higher |
| Answer» C. esteem | |
| 522. |
A student participates frequently and enthusiastically in class question and answer sessions. From the viewpoint of behaviour theory, one can confidently conclude that the 2 student is motivated to |
| A. | increase learning of the subject. |
| B. | obtain recognition from the teacher. |
| C. | demonstrate knowledge to classmates. |
| D. | answer or ask questions. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 523. |
Piaget's most famous conservation study Involved |
| A. | Identical beakers of liquid |
| B. | Rows of coins |
| C. | Balls of clay |
| D. | Shapes and numbers |
| Answer» B. Rows of coins | |
| 524. |
In Piaget's theory, operations refer to |
| A. | Physical behaviors |
| B. | Words and visual images |
| C. | Abstract levels of thinking |
| D. | Internalized mental actions |
| Answer» E. | |
| 525. |
Which of the following is NOT an example of a concrete concept? |
| A. | ability |
| B. | chair |
| C. | force |
| D. | motion |
| Answer» C. force | |
| 526. |
The stage of cognitive development according to Piaget, in which a child displays 'object permanence' is |
| A. | Formal operational stage |
| B. | Sensorimotor stage |
| C. | Pre-operational stage |
| D. | Concrete operational stage |
| Answer» D. Concrete operational stage | |
| 527. |
According to Kohlberg, the thinking process involved in judgments about questions of right and wrong is called |
| A. | Moral reasoning |
| B. | Moral realism |
| C. | Moral dilemma |
| D. | Morality co-operation |
| Answer» B. Moral realism | |
| 528. |
Which of the following statements cannot be considered- as a feature of the process of learning? |
| A. | Educational institutions are the only place where learning takes place |
| B. | Learning is a comprehensive process |
| C. | Learning is goal-oriented |
| D. | Unlearning is also a learning process |
| Answer» B. Learning is a comprehensive process | |
| 529. |
Motivation, in the process of learning |
| A. | sharpens the memory of learners |
| B. | differentiates new learning from old learning |
| C. | makes learners think objectively |
| D. | creates interest for learning among young Learners |
| Answer» E. | |
| 530. |
Difficulty in recalling sequence of letters in words and frequent loss of visual memory is associated with |
| A. | Dyslexia |
| B. | Dyscalculia |
| C. | Dysgraphia |
| D. | Dyspraxia |
| Answer» B. Dyscalculia | |
| 531. |
'Education-of-all-in-schools-for-all' could be a tagline for which of the following? |
| A. | Cohesive education |
| B. | Inclusive education |
| C. | Cooperative education |
| D. | Exclusive education |
| Answer» C. Cooperative education | |
| 532. |
Whose contribution was the School and Society? |
| A. | Arthur Miller |
| B. | John Dewey |
| C. | Michael Apple |
| D. | Michael Young |
| Answer» C. Michael Apple | |
| 533. |
Mr. Kapoor understands that Rahul sometimes means to obey, but fails to control his behavior. Rahul loves to play with his peers, but tends to annoy them with impulsive actions. Mr. Kapoor avoids using long time-outs at recess to discipline Rahul, because he wants Rahul to have a chance to be active. Mr. Kapoor helps Rahul by making rules extra clear, adjusting seating arrangements as needed and sending home daily report cards. Which of the following disabilities best fits Rahul's characteristics? |
| A. | ADHD |
| B. | Withdrawn behaviour |
| C. | Hearing impairment |
| D. | Autism |
| Answer» B. Withdrawn behaviour | |
| 534. |
Which of the following statements concerning speech disorders is correct? |
| A. | Language and speech disorders are really the same. |
| B. | Most mild speech disorders improve with time. |
| C. | Therapy should always be delayed until the secondary grades. |
| D. | Teacher's should help students with speech disorders by calling on other students to help them finish sentences more quickly. |
| Answer» C. Therapy should always be delayed until the secondary grades. | |
| 535. |
These two were concerned with language as a vehicle for understanding how thought patterns develop in the child |
| A. | Jean Piaget and L. S. Vygotsky |
| B. | Carl Lewis and Derreck Rogers |
| C. | Harlambos and Hoblorn |
| D. | Dorothy Macarthy and JM Baldwin |
| Answer» B. Carl Lewis and Derreck Rogers | |
| 536. |
Who linked egocentricism to the child's tendency to personalize thought: |
| A. | Bruner |
| B. | Piaget |
| C. | Hull |
| D. | Dewey |
| Answer» C. Hull | |
| 537. |
Which of the following is the first step in the process of conditioning? |
| A. | Stimulus |
| B. | Frequency |
| C. | Generalization |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Frequency | |
| 538. |
"Memory is the direct use of what is learned." Who stated the above statement? |
| A. | McDougall |
| B. | Woodworth |
| C. | Ross |
| D. | Drever |
| Answer» C. Ross | |
| 539. |
According to Gates, "____ is modification of behaviour through experience". |
| A. | Motivation |
| B. | Adjustment |
| C. | Learning |
| D. | Thinking |
| Answer» D. Thinking | |
| 540. |
In the above figure the line 'A' is perceived to be shorter than the line 'B'. This is due to _______ |
| A. | Poyendoffs illusion |
| B. | Horizontal - Vertical line illusion |
| C. | Zollener's illusion |
| D. | Muller-Lyer illusion |
| Answer» E. | |
| 541. |
The most apt method of evaluating a person's personality is through |
| A. | Autobiography |
| B. | Self rating |
| C. | Questionnaire |
| D. | Attitude scale |
| Answer» D. Attitude scale | |
| 542. |
Super ego stage occurs at the age of |
| A. | 1-3 |
| B. | 44350 |
| C. | 6-9 |
| D. | 44539 |
| Answer» C. 6-9 | |
| 543. |
The theory that Rousseau primarily attacked in his philosophy of education was that of |
| A. | child depravity |
| B. | child abuse |
| C. | child play |
| D. | child rights |
| Answer» B. child abuse | |
| 544. |
Rousseau's principal contribution to education was the 1762 novel |
| A. | Emile |
| B. | Agatha |
| C. | Oscar |
| D. | My pedagogic creed |
| Answer» B. Agatha | |
| 545. |
Gender-role identity is the image each individual has of himself or herself as |
| A. | masculine or feminine |
| B. | positive or negative |
| C. | goal-directed or social-emotional |
| D. | cultural or stereotypical |
| Answer» B. positive or negative | |
| 546. |
The work of gifted students is |
| A. | Original |
| B. | extremely advanced for their age |
| C. | potentially of lasting importance |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 547. |
An example of a severe emotional disturbance would be: |
| A. | Crying |
| B. | Not speaking |
| C. | Social withdrawal |
| D. | Talking back |
| Answer» D. Talking back | |
| 548. |
The evaluation of a person by the other members of a group: |
| A. | social competence |
| B. | hierarchy |
| C. | status |
| D. | popularity |
| Answer» D. popularity | |
| 549. |
The Piagetian stage during which understanding of the world comes about through sensory experiences and motor actions is the |
| A. | Sensori-motor stage |
| B. | Pre-operational stage |
| C. | Concrete operational stage |
| D. | Formal operational stage |
| Answer» B. Pre-operational stage | |
| 550. |
When John was 5 months old, he looked at a toy bear, but when his view of the bear was blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old he does look for it, reflecting the presence of |
| A. | Object permanence |
| B. | Self-differentiation |
| C. | Assimilation |
| D. | Schemata |
| Answer» B. Self-differentiation | |