Psychological Foundations in Curriculum Psychology Quiz

What does psychology provide in the context of education?

• A method for grading students

• A basis to understand the teaching and learning process

• A curriculum design framework

• A way to discipline students

According to Jean Piaget, what is the first stage of cognitive development?

• Preoperational stage

• Concrete operations stage

• Sensorimotor stage

• Formal operations stage

What is the key concept of Lev Vygotsky's theory?

• Learning is a solitary process

• Development occurs before learning

• Cultural transmission influences cognitive actions

• Intelligence is fixed

How many types of intelligences did Howard Gardner propose?

• Seven

• Eight

• Six

• Five

What does Gestalt psychology emphasize in learning?

• Memorization techniques

• Isolated stimuli

• Patterns of stimuli

• Standardized testing

What is a key aspect of Abraham Maslow's Self-Actualization Theory?

• Focus on cognitive scores

• Importance of meeting basic needs

• Emphasis on competition

• Learning through rote memorization

What does humanistic psychology focus on in the learning process?

• Wholeness of the problem

• Behavior modification

• Standardized assessments

• Teacher-centered instruction

What is the primary focus of Howard Gagne's learning theory?

• Cognitive development stages

• Behavioral conditioning

• Non-directive learning

• Therapeutic learning methods

What does the term 'assimilation' refer to in Piaget's theory?

• Learning through observation

• Reinforcement of behavior

• Incorporation of new experiences

• Modification of existing knowledge

According to the text, what is a key to learning in humanistic psychology?

• Individualistic perceptions influence learning

• Standardized curriculum

• Focus on product over process

• Teacher authority in the classroom