MCQs of Education – Change your future

261. Method which involves an intensive study involving all possible details regarding individual behavior.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Clinical method.

Exam Relevance: GRE, MCAT, Psychology exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The clinical method involves an in-depth analysis of individual behavior, often through direct observation and interaction.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the clinical method with the experimental method, which involves controlled conditions and variables.

Explanations: The clinical method is characterized by its intensive and detailed study of individual behavior. It often involves direct observation, interviews, and case studies to understand the unique aspects of a person's behavior and mental processes. This method is particularly useful in psychology and psychiatry for diagnosing and treating mental health issues. The other methods listed do not focus on such an in-depth, individualized approach.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The psycho-physical method focuses on the relationship between physical stimuli and psychological responses, not on individual behavior in detail.
Option B: The experimental method involves controlled conditions and variables, not an intensive study of individual behavior.
Option C: The clinical method involves an intensive study of individual behavior, making it the correct choice.
Option D: The survey method involves collecting data from a large number of people, not an in-depth study of individual behavior.

262. The following principles belong to..........principles of teaching. The principle of for a lesson. The principle of planning (Good teaching is always planned, planning involved selection division and revision). The principle of subject mastery. The principle of pupil participation. The principle of suggestiveness (Good teaching is suggestive rather than authoritative). The principle of repetition and exercise.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) General.

Exam Relevance: Teacher Certification Exams, Education Theory Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The principles of teaching can be categorized into general and psychological principles. General principles of teaching include planning, subject mastery, pupil participation, suggestiveness, and repetition and exercise.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse general principles with psychological principles, which focus more on the mental processes and behaviors of learners.

Explanations: The principles listed—planning, subject mastery, pupil participation, suggestiveness, and repetition and exercise—are all general principles of teaching. These principles are foundational and apply broadly to the teaching process, regardless of the specific psychological aspects of learning. Therefore, the correct answer is (A) General.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct, as these principles are general and foundational to teaching.
Option B: Incorrect, as psychological principles focus more on the mental processes and behaviors of learners.
Option C: Incorrect, as the principles are not a combination of both general and psychological principles.
Option D: Incorrect, as the principles clearly fall under the category of general principles.

263. Obesity is though to stem from disturbances during the.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Oral and Anal stages of psychosexual development.

Exam Relevance: Clinical Psychology Exams, Psychoanalytic Theory Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: According to psychoanalytic theory, disturbances during the oral and anal stages of psychosexual development can contribute to the development of obesity.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that obesity is primarily linked to later stages of psychosexual development, such as the genital stage.

Explanations: In psychoanalytic theory, the oral stage (0-18 months) involves the mouth as the primary source of pleasure and can lead to oral fixations, such as overeating. The anal stage (18-36 months) involves control over bowel movements and can lead to anal fixations, such as a need for control and perfectionism, which may manifest as overeating or restrictive eating behaviors. These disturbances during the oral and anal stages can contribute to the development of obesity.

Option Analysis:

Option A: The phallic stage is not associated with the development of obesity in psychoanalytic theory.
Option B: The oral and anal stages are linked to the development of obesity due to potential fixations and disturbances during these stages.
Option C: The genital stage is not directly linked to the development of obesity in psychoanalytic theory.
Option D: The latency period is a period of relative stability and is not associated with the development of obesity.

Mnemonic: O-A for Obesity: Oral and Anal

264. Distance education is not

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Work oriented education.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Distance education refers to educational programs that are delivered remotely, often through digital means, allowing students to learn from a distance. It encompasses various forms such as telemetric teaching and distance study. Work-oriented education, on the other hand, focuses on skills and knowledge directly applicable to the workplace.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse distance education with work-oriented education, as both can involve flexible learning schedules and practical applications.

Explanations: Distance education is a broad term that includes various methods of remote learning, such as telemetric teaching and distance study. These methods are designed to provide educational content to students who are not physically present in a traditional classroom setting. Work-oriented education, however, is a specific type of education that focuses on skills and knowledge directly applicable to the workplace. Therefore, distance education is not work-oriented education.

Option Analysis:

Option A: De-schooling is a concept related to the critique of traditional schooling and does not directly relate to the methods of distance education.
Option B: Telemetric teaching is a form of distance education that uses technology to deliver educational content remotely.
Option C: Distance study is another term for distance education, referring to the method of learning remotely.
Option D: Work-oriented education focuses on skills and knowledge directly applicable to the workplace, which is distinct from the broader concept of distance education.

265. ..........refers to inferring about the whole population based on the observations made on a small part.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Inductive inference.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, Statistics Exams, Research Methodology Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Inductive inference involves making generalizations about a population based on observations from a sample.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse inductive inference with deductive inference, which involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles.

Explanations: Inductive inference is the process of inferring about the whole population based on the observations made on a small part. This method is commonly used in statistics and research to make predictions or generalizations about a larger group based on a smaller, representative sample.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Pseudo-inference is not a recognized term in statistical or logical reasoning.
Option B: Objective inference refers to conclusions based on factual evidence, but it does not specifically relate to generalizing from a sample to a population.
Option C: Inductive inference is the correct term for inferring about the whole population based on observations from a sample.
Option D: Deductive inference involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles, which is the opposite of inferring about a population from a sample.

266. When is the sex of a child determined?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) At the time of mating or conception.

Exam Relevance: Biology exams, AP Biology, IB Biology

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The sex of a child is determined at the time of conception.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the sex of a child is determined later in pregnancy.

Explanations: The sex of a child is determined by the sex chromosomes contributed by the sperm and egg. The egg always contributes an X chromosome, while the sperm can contribute either an X or a Y chromosome. If the sperm contributes an X chromosome, the resulting zygote will be XX (female). If the sperm contributes a Y chromosome, the resulting zygote will be XY (male). This determination occurs at the moment of fertilization, which is at the time of conception.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as the sex is determined at conception, not 3 months after.
Option B: Correct, as the sex is determined at the time of conception.
Option C: Incorrect, as the sex is determined at conception, not 6 months after.
Option D: Incorrect, as the sex is determined at conception, not 8 months after.

Mnemonic: X and Y decide at "C" (conception).

267. The criticism most frequently leveled at school administration is that:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) They fail to provide leadership.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, GRE, GMAT, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The criticism most frequently leveled at school administration is that they fail to provide effective leadership.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse this with other common criticisms, such as being lazy or not knowing teachers well.

Explanations: Effective leadership in school administration involves setting clear goals, providing guidance, and fostering a positive school environment. When administrators fail to do this, it can lead to inefficiencies, lack of direction, and dissatisfaction among teachers and students. This is why the most frequent criticism is that they fail to provide leadership.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect as praise is not a common criticism of school administration.
Option B: While laziness can be a criticism, it is not the most frequent one.
Option C: Not knowing teachers is a possible issue, but it is not the most common criticism.
Option D: This option correctly identifies the most frequent criticism, which is the failure to provide effective leadership.

Mnemonic: Leadership Lacks, Lament Looms

268. In which of the following categories the enrolment of students in higher education in 2010-11 was beyond the percentage of seats reserved?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) OBC students.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The question tests the understanding of reservation policies and the enrolment statistics in higher education for different categories of students.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the reservation percentages with the actual enrolment percentages, leading to incorrect conclusions.

Explanations: The enrolment of OBC students in higher education in 2010-11 exceeded the percentage of seats reserved for them. This indicates that the actual enrolment of OBC students was higher than the reserved quota, suggesting a higher demand or representation of OBC students in higher education compared to the reserved seats.

Option Analysis:

Option A: OBC students had an enrolment that surpassed the reserved percentage.
Option B: SC students' enrolment did not exceed the reserved percentage.
Option C: ST students' enrolment did not exceed the reserved percentage.
Option D: Women students' enrolment did not exceed the reserved percentage.

Mnemonic: OBC Over, SC, ST, Women Within

269. As per the NCTE norms, what should be the staff strength for a unit of 100 students at B. Ed. level?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) 1 + 10.

Exam Relevance: NCTE, UGC NET, SET

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The NCTE (National Council for Teacher Education) norms specify the required staff strength for educational institutions.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the staff strength norms for different levels of education, such as B. Ed. and other programs.

Explanations: According to the NCTE norms, for a unit of 100 students at the B. Ed. level, the staff strength should be 1 + 10. This means there should be 11 staff members in total, with 1 being the head and 10 being the teaching staff.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as it suggests 1 + 7, which does not meet the NCTE norms for B. Ed. level.
Option B: Incorrect as it suggests 1 + 9, which does not meet the NCTE norms for B. Ed. level.
Option C: Correct as it suggests 1 + 10, which aligns with the NCTE norms for B. Ed. level.
Option D: Incorrect as it suggests 1 + 5, which does not meet the NCTE norms for B. Ed. level.

Mnemonic: NCTE: "Nineteen Teachers, Eleven Staff"

270. Individual psychology of personality was given by

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Adler.

Exam Relevance: Psychology exams, Personality Psychology exams, Undergraduate Psychology courses

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychiatrist, is known for developing the theory of individual psychology, which focuses on the individual's striving for superiority and the influence of social and familial factors on personality.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Adler with other psychologists such as Carl Jung or Hans Eysenck, who also contributed to the field of personality psychology.

Explanations: Alfred Adler is credited with founding the school of individual psychology. This theory emphasizes the importance of personal goals, social interest, and the unique experiences of each individual in shaping personality. Adler's work is distinct from other theories of personality, such as those proposed by Eysenck or Jung, which focus on different aspects of personality development.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Adler is the founder of individual psychology.
Option B: Incorrect. Eysenck is known for his trait theory of personality, not individual psychology.
Option C: Incorrect. Jung is known for his theory of analytical psychology and the concept of archetypes, not individual psychology.
Option D: Incorrect. This option is not applicable as Adler is the correct answer.

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Better question
vijay April 26, 2020

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Wilhelm Wundt opened the Institute for Experimental Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany in 1879.
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