Constructivist Learning Theory Final Test

Who is credited with developing the concept of "scaffolding" in constructivist learning theory?

• Jean Piaget

• Jerome Bruner

• Lev Vygotsky

• John Dewey

The Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) represents:

• The gap between actual and potential development levels

• The stages of cognitive development

• The process of assimilation and accommodation

• The natural progression of learning

Which theory emphasizes that learning is an active process where learners construct new ideas based on current/past knowledge?

• Behaviorism

• Social Constructivism

• Cognitivism

• Radical Constructivism

Who emphasized the importance of social interaction in cognitive development?

• B.F. Skinner

• Jerome Bruner

• David Ausubel

• Lev Vygotsky

Which constructivist principle emphasizes that learning should be situated in real-world contexts?

• Authentic learning

• Cognitive apprenticeship

• Schema theory

• Behavioral objectives

The concept of "cognitive equilibration" was developed by:

• Lev Vygotsky

• Jerome Bruner

• Jean Piaget

• David Ausubel

Which constructivist approach emphasizes the role of language in learning?

• Social constructivism

• Cognitive constructivism

• Radical constructivism

• Environmental constructivism

The theory of "meaningful learning" was proposed by:

• David Ausubel

• John Dewey

• Maria Montessori

• Albert Bandura

Which constructivist concept emphasizes the importance of prior knowledge in learning?

• Behavioral conditioning

• Schema theory

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

The idea that knowledge is actively constructed rather than passively received is central to:

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

• Objectivism

• Positivism