ASSESSMENT 2 (EducPsych)

According to Piaget, what stage is characterized by logical thinking about concrete events?

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

Which best describes Gardner's view of intelligence?

• One fixed IQ

• Logical reasoning only

• Multiple intelligences

• Brain dominance

What is the primary focus of behavioral views of learning

• Intrinsic motivation

• Observable behaviors and reinforcement

• Sociocultural influences

• Humanist self-actualization

According to Piaget, which stage involves abstract and hypothetical thinking?

• Sensorimotor

• Preoperational

• Concrete operational

• Formal operational

In a Philippine public school, students struggle with abstract math concepts. Which Piagetian stage are they likely in, and what teaching strategy aligns with Vygotsky's ZPD to address this?

• Sensorimotor stage; use physical manipulatives

• Concrete operational stage; provide peer collaboration and guided problems

• Formal operational stage; assign independent research

• Preoperational stage; rely on memorization drills

A teacher in Manila notices that students from low-income families often disengage from group activities. Which sociocultural factor best explains this, and how can the teacher respond?

• Utang na loob (debt of gratitude); assign individual tasks

• Hiya (shame); create a non-judgmental small-group structure

• Bahala na (fatalism); use competitive rewards

• Pakikisama (harmony); avoid group work entirely

A teacher uses a sticker chart to encourage good behavior. This is an example of what type of learning?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Observational learning

• Constructivism

Lev Vygotsky's theory emphasizes the importance of social interaction in learning, particularly through what concept?

• Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

• Schema

• Egocentrism

• Self-efficacy

A high school student independently plans their study schedule, monitors their comprehension while reading, and adjusts their learning strategies based on their progress. This student is demonstrating strong skills in:

• Scaffolding

• Metacognition

• Fluid intelligence

• Classical conditioning

According to cognitive load theory, which of the following instructional strategies would be most effective in reducing extraneous cognitive load when teaching a complex procedure?

• Presenting a detailed textual explanation alongside an animated demonstration of the procedure.

• Requiring learners to manually transcribe all steps of the procedure while watching a video.

• Integrating text labels directly onto the relevant parts of a diagram rather than using a separate legend.

• Providing multiple, redundant explanations of the same concept using different terminology.