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Study guide for CLEP CLEP Educational Psychology — Unit 1: Learning Theories. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.
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How does scaffolding help to reduce student frustration?
By increasing the difficulty of tasks
By reducing the need for practice
By ignoring student struggles
By providing temporary support and guidance
By never providing feedback
Answer: D — By providing temporary support and guidance is correct because scaffolding helps to break down complex tasks into manageable parts, providing students with the support they need to succeed, which can help to reduce feelings of frustration and anxiety.
Which of the following is a benefit of standards-based education?
Increased emphasis on rote memorization
Reduced focus on critical thinking skills
Improved student outcomes and increased accountability
Decreased parental involvement
Limited opportunities for student feedback
Answer: C — Improved student outcomes and increased accountability is correct because standards-based education aims to ensure all students meet specific learning standards, promoting accountability and improved academic achievement.
A teacher provides stickers to students for completing their homework, what type of motivation is this?
Intrinsic motivation
Social motivation
Competitive motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Personal motivation
Answer: D — Extrinsic motivation is correct because the stickers serve as an external reward, since this external factor is motivating the behavior.
Which observation method involves recording behavior in a natural setting?
Laboratory observation
Structured observation
Participant observation
Naturalistic observation
Survey research
Answer: D — Naturalistic observation is correct because it involves recording behavior in a natural setting, providing a more authentic and realistic perspective.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a causal relationship?
The relationship is bidirectional
The relationship is correlational
The relationship is temporal, with the cause preceding the effect
The relationship is only observed in a laboratory setting
The relationship is only observed in a naturalistic setting
Answer: C — A causal relationship is characterized by a temporal relationship, with the cause preceding the effect, since cause must come before effect in order for the relationship to be considered causal.
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