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751.

The type of reinforcement related to acquiring own standards without expecting anything from others [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Direct Reinforcement
B. Indirect Reinforcement
C. Self-Reinforcement
D. Negative Reinforcement
Answer» D. Negative Reinforcement
752.

Law of readiness, law of exercise, law of effect are the outcomes of the following learning theory [APTET-May-2018-I]

A.         Insight theory of learning
B. Trial and error theory of learning
C. Classical conditioning theory
D. Operant conditioning theory
Answer» C. Classical conditioning theory
753.

One of the following is a secondary need    [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Food                            
B. Recognition
C. Sleep                
D. Water
Answer» C. Sleep                
754.

According to instincts and its corresponding emotions the following is a right pair         [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Parental urge - anger
B. Curiosity - fear
C. Laughter - spirit/activeness.
D. Structure - abhorrence
Answer» D. Structure - abhorrence
755.

One of the following techniques is not mentioned by Sigmund Freud for dwelling out the repressed unconscious feelings    [APTFT-May.-2018-I]

A. Free association
B. Gestaultism
C. Dream analysis  
D. Hypnosis
Answer» C. Dream analysis  
756.

Which of the following pairs is not true? [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Stimulus-response theory of learning - Thorndike
B. Operant conditioning theory of learning - B.F. Skinner
C. Classical theory of learning - Pavlov
D. Holistic theory of learning - Hull
Answer» E.
757.

Which is not included in primary law of learning?     [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Law of readiness
B. Law of exercise
C. Law of multiple response
D. Law of effect
Answer» D. Law of effect
758.

Instincts are classified in fourteen types by [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Drever              
B. McDougall
C. Thorndike         
D. Woodworm
Answer» C. Thorndike         
759.

"Learning is the modificaiton of behavior through experience and training." This statement was given by     [UPTET-2017-I]

A.         Gates and others
B. Morgan and Gilliland
C. Skinner
D. Cronbach
Answer» B. Morgan and Gilliland
760.

Which of the following is not the cause of plateau of learning? [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Limit of motivation
B. Non-cooperation of school
C. Physiological limit
D. Limit of knowledge
Answer» C. Physiological limit
761.

A boy who can ride a cycle is going to drive a motorbike. This is an example of          [UPTET-2017-I]

A. horizontal transfer of learning
B. vertical transfer of learning
C. bilateral transfer of learning
D. No transfer of learning
Answer» C. bilateral transfer of learning
762.

Find the odd one out.         [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Theory of learning to learn
B. Theory of identical elements
C. Drive reduction theory
D. Theory of generalization
Answer» D. Theory of generalization
763.

Operant conditioning theory is propounded by        [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Hull                 
B. Thorndike
C. Hegarty            
D. Skinner
Answer» E.
764.

Kohler is associated with which of the following?      [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Theory of motivation
B. Theory of development
C. Theory of personality
D. Theory of learning
Answer» E.
765.

Who has propounded the law of trial and error of learning?      [UPTET-2017-I]

A. Kohler  
B. Pavlov
C. Thorndike         
D. Gestalt
Answer» D. Gestalt
766.

The period of learning, where no improvement in performance is made, is called          [UPTET-2017-I]

A. learning curve
B. plateau of learning
C. memory
D. attention
Answer» C. memory
767.

Which of the following statements about cognition and emotions is correct?     [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]

A. Emotions affect cognition but cognition does not affect emotions.
B. Cognition and emotions are intertwined and affect each other.
C. Cognition and emotions are processes independent of each other.
D. Cognition affects emotions but emotions do not affect cognition.
Answer» C. Cognition and emotions are processes independent of each other.
768.

Which of the following statements regarding achievement motive is true?    [RTET-2011-I]

A. Achievement motive is necessary for survival
B. If the satisfaction of personal potentialities is emphasized, the achievement motive may be classified as a growth motive
C.        If the stress is on competition among people, the achievement motive can be considered a social motive
D. All of these
Answer» E.
769.

.................. In considered a sign of motivated teaching. [UPET-2011-I]

A. Maximum attendance in class
B. Remedial work given by the teacher
C. Questioning by students
D. Pin drop silence in the class.
Answer» D. Pin drop silence in the class.
770.

Which of the following is not one of the primary tasks of a teacher for effective student learning?    [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]

A.         Teaching students how to monitor and improve their own learning by effort
B. Transmitting information to the students in a didactic manner
C. Knowing the concepts that students bring to the classroom
D. Requiring students to respond to higher- order questioning
Answer» C. Knowing the concepts that students bring to the classroom
771.

Five years old Raju is watching a storm from his window. A huge bolt of lightning is followed by a tremendous thunderclap and Raju jumps at the noise. This happens several more times. There is a brief lull and another lightning bolt. Raju jumps in response to bolt. Jumping of Raju is an example of learning theory of             [RTET-2011-I]

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Trial and Error
D. None of these
Answer» B. Operant conditioning
772.

At lower classes, play-way method of teaching is based on  [CTET-2011-I]

A. Theory of physical education programmes
B. Principles of methods of teaching
C. Psychological principles of development and growth
D. Sociological principles of teaching
Answer» D. Sociological principles of teaching
773.

"A young child responds to a new situation on the basis of the response made by him/her in a similar situation as in the past." This is related to [CTET-2011-I]

A. 'Law of Analogy' of learning
B.        'Law of Effect' of learning
C. 'Law of Attitude' of learning process
D. 'Law of Readiness' of learning
Answer» C. 'Law of Attitude' of learning process
774.

One of the following is a reason for mental ill health in students        [APTET-May.-2018-I]

A. Pleasant school atmosphere
B. Over burdened learning programs
C. Flexible examination system
D. Healthy habits of students
Answer» C. Flexible examination system
775.

A teacher asks her class to cover sharp edges of furniture with cotton and use Touch and Feel' notice boards and books. The needs of which category of special learners is she attempting to cater to?    [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]

A. Socially disadvantaged learners
B. Visually-impaired learners
C. Hearing-impaired learners
D. Learning-impaired learners
Answer» C. Hearing-impaired learners
776.

You have been told to accommodate two mentally retarded children in your class. You will     [UPTET-2011-I]

A. refuse to accept them as your students
B. tell the principal to accommodate them in another class exclusively for mentally retarded children
C. learn techniques to teach such students
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
777.

A child with hearing impairment:   [CTET-Sept.-2016-I]

A. should be sent only to a school for the hearing impaired and not to a regular school
B. will not benefit from academic education only and should be given vocational training instead
C. can do very well in a regular school if suitable facilitation and resources are provided
D. will never be able to perform on a par with classmates in a regular school
Answer» D. will never be able to perform on a par with classmates in a regular school
778.

A teacher can effectively respond to the needs of the children from 'disadvantaged sections' of society by              [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]

A. ignoring their background and asking them to do chores in the school.
B. adapting her pedagogy to the needs of every child in the classroom.
C. making them sit separately in the classroom so that they do not mix with other children.
D. telling other children to treat the children from disadvantaged background with sympathy.
Answer» C. making them sit separately in the classroom so that they do not mix with other children.
779.

A child who can see partially        [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]

A. should be put in a 'regular' school with no special provisions.
B. should not be given education, since it is not of any use to him.
C. needs to be put in a separate institution.
D. should be put in a 'regular' school while making special provisions.
Answer» E.
780.

To cater to the children from 'disadvantaged' background, a teacher should     [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]

A. give them a lot of written work.
B. try to find out more about them and involve them in class discussions.
C. make them sit separately in the class.
D. ignore them as they cannot interact with other students.
Answer» C. make them sit separately in the class.
781.

Which one of the following statements best describes 'Inclusion'?       [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]

A. It is the belief that children need to be segregated according to their abilities.
B. It is the belief that some children cannot learn at all.
C. It is the philosophy that all children have a right to get equal education in a regular school system.
D. It is the philosophy that special children are 'a special gift of God'.
Answer» D. It is the philosophy that special children are 'a special gift of God'.
782.

Why should Students play games in school? [UPTET-2011-I]

A. It makes them physically strong
B. It makes work easier for teachers
C. It helps in passing time
D. lt develops co-operation and physical balance.
Answer» E.
783.

Which of the following is the most appropriate method to monitor the progress of children with learning disabilities?        [CTET-Sep.-2014-II]

A. Case-study
B. Anecdotal records
C. Behavior-rating scale
D. Structured behavioral observation
Answer» E.
784.

Learning disabilities are     [CTET-Feb.-2014-II]

A. objective facts and culture has no role in determining them
B.        synonymous with dyslexia
C. also present in children with average or above average IQ
D. not immutable irrespective of time and nature of interventions
Answer» D. not immutable irrespective of time and nature of interventions
785.

In the context of learning-disabled children, providing immediate connections, stressing collaboration and leveraging non-learning technologies such as instant messaging, intelligent search and content management are associated with which of the following designs? [CTET-Feb.-2014-11]

A. Embedded learning
B. Interventionist learning
C. Reply to remediation
D. Universal design for learning
Answer» B. Interventionist learning
786.

Teachers must believe in which of the following values in the context of dealing with disadvantaged learners?    [CTET-Feb.-2014-II]

A. Personal accountability for students' success
B. High expectations of appropriate behavior
C. No demands of any sort on the student
D. For immediate compliance of students, use of being shocked and angry
Answer» B. High expectations of appropriate behavior
787.

Inclusion in schools primarily focuses on     [CTET-Feb.-2014-l]

A. making subtle provisions for special category children
B. fulfilling the needs of children with disabilities only
C. meeting the need of the disabled child at the expense of entire class
D. including the educational needs to illiterate parents in schools
Answer» B. fulfilling the needs of children with disabilities only
788.

Following are the examples of developmental disorder, except [CTET-Feb.-2014-l]

A. autism
B. cerebral palsy
C. post-traumatic stress
D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Answer» D. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
789.

Which of the following is the most effective way to convey students way to convey students from disadvantaged sections that you except them to participate and succeed?    [CTET-Feb.-2014-l]

A. Articulate your confidence in their ability to succeed
B. Develop your own interest in the topics to be taught
C. Compare them with other children as frequently as possible to make them realize their goal
D.        Emphasize the point that you have high expectation of them
Answer» B. Develop your own interest in the topics to be taught
790.

Learning disabilities may occur due to all of the following except [CTET-July-2013-II]

A. Teachers way of teaching
B. Prenatal use of alcohol
C. Mental Retardation
D. Meningitis during infancy
Answer» B. Prenatal use of alcohol
791.

Learning Disability [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. is a stable state
B. is a variable state
C. need not impair functioning
D. does not improve with appropriate input
Answer» C. need not impair functioning
792.

Learning Disability in motor skills is called [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. Dyspraxia         
B. Dyscalculia
C. Dyslexia           
D. Dysphasia
Answer» B. Dyscalculia
793.

An inclusive school.         [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. Is committed to- improve the learning outcomes of all students irrespective of their capabilities
B.        Differentiate between students and sets less challenging achievement targets for specially abled children
C. Committed particularly to improve the learning outcomes of specially abled students
D. Decides learning heeds of students according to their disability
Answer» B.        Differentiate between students and sets less challenging achievement targets for specially abled children
794.

'Child belonging to weaker section' means     [IRTET-2011-I]

A. A child belonging to such parents whose annual income is low
B. A child belonging to such parents who come under the disadvantaged group
C. A child belonging to such parents who come under the category of below poverty line
D. A child belonging to such parents whose annual income is lower than the minimum limit specified by the appropriate government.
Answer» E.
795.

Learning disabilities may occur due to all of the following except  [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. Cerebral dysfunction
B. Emotional disturbance
C. Behavioral disturbance
D. Cultural factors
Answer» E.
796.

A teacher has some physically challenged children in her class. Which of the following would be appropriate for her to say? [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. Wheel-chaired bound children may take help of their peers in going to hall.
B. Physically inconvenienced children may do an alternative activity in the classroom.
C. Mohan why don't you use your crutches to 3 go to the playground.
D. Polio afflicted children will now present a song.
Answer» D. Polio afflicted children will now present a song.
797.

Special needs education is the type of education: [PTET-2014-II]

A. given to very special people
B. given to persons with disabilities
C. provided to intelligent people
D. established by colonial masters
Answer» C. provided to intelligent people
798.

If a child writes 16 as 61 & gets confused between b & d, this is case of: [PTET-2014-I]

A. Visual Impairment          
B. Learning Disability
C. Mental impairment         
D. Mental Retardation
Answer» C. Mental impairment         
799.

Special education is related to    [PTET-2014-I]

A. Educational for talented students
B. Educational programmes for disabled
C. Training programmes for Teachers
D. Training programmes for retarded
Answer» C. Training programmes for Teachers
800.

The main objective of the mental hygiene is ____.         [UPTET-2014-II]

A. to protect the mental health of the child
B. to remove maladjustment
C. Both above
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these