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1251.

These play a vital role in 'learning to learn' skills [APTET-May-2018-II]

A. Intelligence, Aptitude
B. Interest, Attitude
C. Motivation, Self confidence
D. Creativity, Learning
Answer» E.
1252.

Reappearance of an extinguished conditional response unexpected after a rest period is called [APTET-May-2018-II]

A. Discrimination
B. Extinction
C. Insight
D. Spontaneous Recovery
Answer» C. Insight
1253.

According to Bandura the first item in the process of social learning is [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Retention
B. Reproduction
C. Attention
D. Reinforcement
Answer» D. Reinforcement
1254.

The gradual disappearance of conditioned response of Salivation to bell in classical conditioning is [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Reinforcement
B. Spontaneous Recovery
C. Generalization
D. Extinction
Answer» E.
1255.

In terms of transfer of learning 'the effect of mother tongue in learning correct pronunciation of a foreign language' can be termed as, [APTET-May-2018-I]

A. Positive transfer
B. Negative transfer
C. Bilateral transfer
D. Zero transfer
Answer» C. Bilateral transfer
1256.

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

A. Hull
B. Thorndike
C. Hegarty
D. Skinner
Answer» E.
1257.

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
1258.

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
1259.

Conventional tests of intelligence measure

A. Divergent thinking
B. Convergent thinking
C. Both [A] and [B]
D. Neither [A] nor [B]
Answer» C. Both [A] and [B]
1260.

Non-verbal test of intelligence is suitable for

A. Deaf and dumb
B. Illiterates
C. Backward children
D. All of these
Answer» E.
1261.

Intelligence testing is useful for knowing

A. Individual difference
B. Mental retardation
C. Educational backwardness
D. All of these
Answer» E.
1262.

Given below are some statements about boys and girls. According to you, which one of these is true?

A. Boys should help in activities outside the home.
B. Boys should help in household chores.
C. All boys should be taught Science and girls, Home Science.
D. Girls should help in household chores.
Answer» C. All boys should be taught Science and girls, Home Science.
1263.

The knowledge of Individual Differences helps teachers in

A. Understanding the futility of working hard with backward students as they can never be at par with the class
B. accepting and attributing the failure of the students to their individual differences
C. making their presentation style uniform to benefit all students equally
D. assessing the individual needs of all students and teaching them accordingly
Answer» E.
1264.

Girl students

A. learn questions on Mathematics well but face difficulty only when they are asked to reason them out
B. are good in Mathematics as boys of their age
C. perform less competently in spatial concepts than boys of their age
D. possess more linguistic and musical abilities
Answer» C. perform less competently in spatial concepts than boys of their age
1265.

Which one of the following may be criteria of gender parity in a society?

A. Comparison of number of male and female teachers in school
B. Equal number of distinctions achieved by boys and girls in Class 12
C. Comparison of number of boys and girls who survive up to Class 12
D. Whether the girl students are allowed to participate in competitions organized outside the school
Answer» D. Whether the girl students are allowed to participate in competitions organized outside the school
1266.

Gender discrimination in a classroom

A. does not affect the performance of the students
B. may lead to diminished effort or performance of the students
C. may lead to enhanced effort or performance of the male students
D. is done more by the male teachers than their female counterparts
Answer» C. may lead to enhanced effort or performance of the male students
1267.

Nonverbal test is related to _________

A. Creativity
B. Intelligence
C. Individuality
D. Personality
Answer» C. Individuality
1268.

The measure representing the total frequency distribution is called ____.

A. measure of reliable variation
B. measure of central tendency
C. measure of representative correlation
D. measure of representative cumulative percentage
Answer» C. measure of representative correlation
1269.

Intelligence is transmitted in future generations. The function of _____ is to create conducive situations for the development of this innate ability.

A. the locality
B. the season
C. the environment
D. the climate
Answer» D. the climate
1270.

For the development of imagination

A. Sense organs should be trained
B. Story should be narrated
C. Attention should be paid on the development of creative tendencies
D. All the above activities should be carried out
Answer» E.
1271.

Learners display individual differences. So a teacher should

A. enforce strict discipline
B. increase number of tests
C. insist on uniform pace of learning
D. pro vide a variety of learning experiences
Answer» E.
1272.

Ramesh and Ankit have the same IQ of 120. Ramesh is two years younger than Ankit. If Ankit is 12 years old, then the mental age of Ramesh is:

A. 9 years
B. 10 years
C. 12 years
D. 14 years
Answer» D. 14 years
1273.

Guilford has given the term 'convergent thinking' as equivalent to

A. Intelligence
B. Creativity
C. Intelligence and creativity
D. None of these
Answer» C. Intelligence and creativity
1274.

What should be the role of teacher in meeting the individual differences:

A. Try to know the abilities/ interest & aptitude of individuals
B. Try to adjust the curriculum as per the need of individuals
C. Both [a] and [b]
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
1275.

The Form Board Test of Intelligence was developed by -

A. Seguin and Goddard
B. Merrill-Palmer
C. Binet-Simon
D. Wechsler-Bellevue
Answer» D. Wechsler-Bellevue
1276.

Which theory of intelligence has taken birth through Factor - Analysis?

A. Bi-factor theory
B. Multi-action theory
C. Three-dimensional theory
D. Sampling theory
Answer» D. Sampling theory
1277.

Verbal Intelligence tests are the better option for -

A. Literate persons
B. Illiterate persons
C. Small children
D. Special children
Answer» B. Illiterate persons
1278.

The intelligence is based upon Heredity. This Principle is proposed by -

A. Yerks
B. Skinner
C. Binet
D. Spearman
Answer» B. Skinner
1279.

Which of the following intelligence 'gives one the ability to manipulate and create mental images in order to solve problems and is not limited to visual domains?'

A. Spatial Intelligence
B. Linguistic Intelligence
C. Musical Intelligence
D. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Answer» B. Linguistic Intelligence
1280.

In the present intelligence classification system, the former category of Moron would now be included with in -

A. Profoundly retarded
B. Educable
C. Severely retarded
D. Mildly retarded
Answer» E.
1281.

What are some characteristics of gifted children?

A. The enjoy puzzles, handwriting & other closed-ended, skill-based materials
B. They prefer to work in groups & tend to have well developed social skills
C. They are energized by predictable routine & structural curriculum
D. They demonstrate advanced language ability & very sophisticated vocabulary
Answer» C. They are energized by predictable routine & structural curriculum
1282.

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I (IQ) List II (Descriptions) A. 25-39 1 Profoundly mentally retarded B. 40-54 2 Severely mentally retarded C. 70-84 3 Moderately mentally retarded D. 110-119 4 Borderline 5 Average 6 Bright normal 7 Superior

A. A-l; B-2; C-3; D-5
B. A-l; B-3; C-5; D-7
C. A-2; B-3; C-4; D-6
D. A-2; B-4; C-5; D-7
Answer» B. A-l; B-3; C-5; D-7
1283.

Spearman's theory of intelligence explained intelligence in term of general intelligence and _____ abilities.

A. reasoning
B. particular
C. specific
D. regular
Answer» D. regular
1284.

The Stanford - Binet intelligence scale

A. was specifically designed to test adult intelligence
B. Provides separate score for performance
C. is completely culturally fair, in the children of different cultures do just as well as children in this culture
D. assumes that intellectual ability in childhood improves as age increases.
Answer» E.
1285.

Which is Thomdike's theory about the nature of intelligence?

A. Uni-factor theory
B. Group factor theory
C. Multifactor theory
D. Two factor theory
Answer» D. Two factor theory
1286.

Guilford and his associates proposed

A. the theory of Structure of Intellects
B. the theory of abstract thinking
C. the theory of associative memory
D. the theory of space visualization
Answer» B. the theory of abstract thinking
1287.

Spearman's two-factor theory was extended into multi-factor theory by

A. Thomdike
B. Thurstone
C. Pavlov
D. Skinner
Answer» C. Pavlov
1288.

Teaching methods for gifted students should encourage

A. abstract thinking
B. convergent thinking
C. creativity
D. both abstract and creative thinking
Answer» E.
1289.

Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences emphasizes [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. general intelligence
B. common abilities required in school
C. the unique abilities of each individual
D. conditioning skills in students
Answer» D. conditioning skills in students
1290.

The following three aspects of intelligence are dealt by Stemberg's triarchic theory except [CTET-July-2013-I]

A. componential
B. social
C. experiential
D. contextual
Answer» C. experiential
1291.

The Chronological age of one child is 8, Mental age is 7 and another child is with [C].[A]. 7 & M.[A]. 8, find out their I.Q. Level [TNTET-2014-II]

A. 87.5 & 114.5
B. 85.7 & 141.5
C. 8.75 & 11.45
D. 875 & 114
Answer» B. 85.7 & 141.5
1292.

Which of the following is the true statement in reference to intelligence: [PTET-2011-I]

A. Intelligence is the ability to adjust
B. Intelligence is the ability to learn
C. Intelligence is the ability of Abstract Reasoning
D. All of these
Answer» E.
1293.

You find a student to be intelligent. You will [UPTET-2011-I]

A. remain pleased with him
B. not give him additional homework
C. motivate him so that he can make more progress
D. inform his parents about the fact that he is Intelligent
Answer» D. inform his parents about the fact that he is Intelligent
1294.

Gardner formulated a list of seven Intelligencies, which among the following is not one of them: [PTET-2011-I]

A. Spatial Intelligence
B. Emotional Intelligence
C. Interpersonal Intelligence
D. Linguistic Intelligence
Answer» C. Interpersonal Intelligence
1295.

Average Intelligence Quotient is [TNTET-2014-I]

A. 90-109
B. 70-79
C. 110-119
D. 140-169
Answer» B. 70-79
1296.

"Child should be treated as child" - was said by [TNTET-2014-I]

A. Roussoue
B. Wechsler
C. Binet
D. Gagne
Answer» C. Binet
1297.

Intelligent Quotient is [TNTET-2014-I]

A. \[IQ=\frac{Menta\operatorname{l}\,age\,(MA)}{Chrono\log ical\,age\,\left( CA \right)}\times 100\]
B. \[IQ=\frac{Chrono\log ical\,age\,\left( CA \right)}{Mental\,age\,(MA)}\times 100\]
C. \[IQ=\frac{Chrono\log ical\,age\,\left( CA \right)}{Mental\,age\,(MA)}\times 100\]
D. \[IQ=\frac{Development\,age\,(DA)}{Chrono\log ical\,age\,\left( CA \right)}100\]
Answer» B. \[IQ=\frac{Chrono\log ical\,age\,\left( CA \right)}{Mental\,age\,(MA)}\times 100\]
1298.

Creative writing should be an activity planned for: [PTET-2014-I]

A. Only those children reading on grade level
B. Only those children spell & write cohesive sentences
C. Only those children who want to write for newspaper
D. All children
Answer» E.
1299.

Which of the following are the External Factors affecting the interest of students in classroom: [PTET-2014-I]

A. Emotions & Sentiments
B. Culture & Training
C. Attitudes of students
D. Goals & motives
Answer» C. Attitudes of students
1300.

A few students in your class are exceptionally bright, you will teach them: [PTET-2014-I]

A. Along with the class
B. Along with higher classes
C. By using Enriched programmes
D. Only when they want
Answer» D. Only when they want