MCQs of Education – Change your future

301. The theory that we all experience a series of developmental crisis throughout our lives was proposed by:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) ERICKSON.

Exam Relevance: Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Erik Erikson proposed a theory of psychosocial development that includes a series of developmental crises or stages throughout the lifespan.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Erikson's theory with Freud's psychosexual stages or Adler's individual psychology.

Explanations: Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development posits that individuals experience a series of developmental crises or stages throughout their lives. Each stage involves a conflict that must be resolved for healthy development to occur. This theory is distinct from Freud's psychosexual stages and Adler's individual psychology, which focus on different aspects of psychological development.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Sigmund Freud proposed the psychosexual stages of development, not the psychosocial stages.
Option B: Alfred Adler proposed the concept of striving for superiority and social interest, not the psychosocial stages.
Option C: William Sheldon proposed the somatotype theory, which classifies body types, not developmental stages.
Option D: Erik Erikson proposed the psychosocial stages of development, which involve a series of developmental crises.

Mnemonic: Erikson's Eight: Trust, Autonomy, Initiative, Industry, Identity, Intimacy, Generativity, Integrity.

302. Research has shown that the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers is

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Explosive behaviour.

Exam Relevance: PGT, TET, CTET

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers is explosive behaviour, which can manifest as sudden outbursts of anger or frustration.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the symptoms of nervous instability with more common physical symptoms like fatigue or digestive issues.

Explanations: Research indicates that teachers experiencing nervous instability often exhibit explosive behaviour, characterized by sudden and intense emotional outbursts. This is a common manifestation of stress and emotional strain in the teaching profession, where the pressure to perform and manage classrooms can lead to such reactions.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Digestive upsets are physical symptoms and not the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers.
Option B: Explosive behaviour is the correct answer as it is the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers.
Option C: Fatigue is a common symptom but not the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers.
Option D: Worry is a psychological symptom but not the most frequent symptom of nervous instability among teachers.

Mnemonic: E for Explosive, E for Educators

303. Which one of the following should a teacher adopt in his lecture in a class?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Precise and low tone.

Exam Relevance: TEFL, TESOL, PRAXIS, GRE Subject Tests

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: A teacher should adopt a tone that is both precise and low to ensure clarity and maintain the attention of the students.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that a higher tone is more engaging, but a precise and low tone is generally more effective for maintaining focus and clarity.

Explanations: A precise tone ensures that the teacher's words are clear and unambiguous, reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings. A low tone helps in maintaining a calm and authoritative presence, which is conducive to a focused learning environment. This combination helps in delivering the content effectively and keeping the students engaged.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Moderate tone may not be precise enough to convey complex information clearly.
Option B: Elongated tone can be monotonous and may lose the students' attention.
Option C: Precise and low tone ensures clarity and maintains focus, making it the most effective choice.
Option D: Precise and high tone can be distracting and may not maintain the students' attention effectively.

304. Which is the method in which the discussion is carried by a teaching assistant(TA)? T

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Recitation method.

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, Teaching Certification Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The recitation method involves a teaching assistant (TA) leading a smaller group discussion or review session, often focusing on reinforcing material covered in lectures.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the recitation method with the discussion method, which involves a more open-ended exchange of ideas among students.

Explanations: The recitation method is specifically designed for a teaching assistant to lead a smaller group session, often reviewing and reinforcing material from lectures. This method is distinct from the discussion method, which involves more open-ended student-led discussions, and from the heuristic and lecture methods, which focus on problem-solving and direct instruction, respectively.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The recitation method involves a teaching assistant leading a smaller group session to review and reinforce lecture material.
Option B: Incorrect. The discussion method involves a more open-ended exchange of ideas among students, not led by a teaching assistant.
Option C: Incorrect. The heuristic method focuses on problem-solving and critical thinking, not on recitation or review.
Option D: Incorrect. The lecture method involves direct instruction from an instructor, not a smaller group review session led by a teaching assistant.

Mnemonic: Recite, Review, Reinforce

305. The third and fourth steps in problem solving method are?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Both a & b.

Exam Relevance: GMAT, GRE, CAT, MAT

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The problem-solving method typically involves several steps, including defining the problem, collecting data, generating solutions, evaluating solutions, and implementing the chosen solution.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the order of steps or overlook the importance of both data collection and evaluation in the problem-solving process.

Explanations: In the problem-solving method, the third step is often the collection of data, which involves gathering relevant information to understand the problem better. The fourth step is evaluation, where the collected data is analyzed to determine the best solution. Therefore, both data collection and evaluation are crucial steps in the problem-solving process.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Collection of data is a step, but it is not the only step in the third and fourth positions.
Option B: Evaluation is a step, but it is not the only step in the third and fourth positions.
Option C: Both collection of data and evaluation are the correct steps in the third and fourth positions.
Option D: This option is incorrect as both collection of data and evaluation are valid steps.

Mnemonic: Data Eval, Step 3-4

306. Which of the following is the main neurological birth syndrome caused by anoxia?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Cerebral palsy.

Exam Relevance: USMLE, MCAT, NBME

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Cerebral palsy is a neurological birth syndrome caused by anoxia, which is a lack of oxygen to the brain during or around the time of birth.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse cerebral palsy with other genetic syndromes like Down Syndrome or Fragile X syndrome, which are not caused by anoxia.

Explanations: Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood. It is often caused by anoxia, a condition where the brain does not receive enough oxygen. This lack of oxygen can lead to brain damage and subsequent motor impairments. The other options, such as Down Syndrome and Fragile X syndrome, are genetic conditions and not primarily caused by anoxia. Cerebral vascular accident, while related to brain injury, typically occurs later in life and is not a birth syndrome.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Down Syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, not anoxia.
Option B: Fragile X syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a mutation in the FMR1 gene, not anoxia.
Option C: Cerebral palsy is a neurological birth syndrome caused by anoxia, making it the correct answer.
Option D: Cerebral vascular accident, or stroke, is not a birth syndrome and is typically associated with adult conditions.

307. Attitudes, concepts, skills and knowledge are products of:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Learning.

Exam Relevance: AP Psychology, IB Psychology, SAT Subject Tests

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Attitudes, concepts, skills, and knowledge are developed through the process of learning.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that these are primarily determined by heredity.

Explanations: Learning is the process through which individuals acquire new information, skills, and attitudes. It involves the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills and attitudes through experience, instruction, and practice. Heredity, research, and explanation do not directly produce these outcomes as comprehensively as learning does.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Heredity refers to traits passed down genetically, not to the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Option B: Learning is the process through which individuals acquire new information, skills, and attitudes.
Option C: Research is a method of inquiry, not a direct producer of attitudes, concepts, skills, and knowledge.
Option D: Explanation is a means of conveying information, but it does not encompass the full process of acquiring knowledge and skills.

308. Techno-Pedagogic competency is

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) A set of skills of interweaving technology into teaching and learning both scientifically and aesthetically.

Exam Relevance: Educational Technology Exams, Teaching Methodology Exams, Educational Leadership Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Techno-pedagogic competency involves the integration of technology into teaching and learning processes in a way that is both scientifically sound and aesthetically pleasing.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse techno-pedagogic competency with merely using technology in teaching, overlooking the aesthetic and scientific aspects.

Explanations: Techno-pedagogic competency is a set of skills that enable educators to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning processes. This integration must be both scientifically sound, ensuring that the technology supports educational goals and enhances learning outcomes, and aesthetically pleasing, ensuring that the use of technology is engaging and visually appealing to students. This comprehensive approach ensures that technology is not just a tool but an integral part of the educational experience.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect because it only mentions the combination of technology and teaching principles, without addressing the aesthetic and scientific integration.
Option B: This option is incorrect because it suggests a science of using technology in teaching, which does not fully capture the skills and aesthetic aspects of techno-pedagogic competency.
Option C: This option is incorrect because it focuses on developing techno-pedagogic systems rather than the skills required to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
Option D: This option is correct because it accurately describes the set of skills needed to interweave technology into teaching and learning processes both scientifically and aesthetically.

309. In the UK, the Special Education Needs & Disability Act of 2001 extended the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities to be educated in mainstream schools schools are now required to draw up which of the folloing in order to facilitate the inclusion of pupils with intellectual disabilities and to make reasonable adjustments so that they are not disadvantaged?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Accessibility strategies.

Exam Relevance: Educational Law, Special Education, Disability Studies

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Special Education Needs & Disability Act of 2001 in the UK mandates that mainstream schools must make reasonable adjustments to ensure that students with intellectual disabilities are not disadvantaged. This includes the development of accessibility strategies to facilitate their inclusion.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse accessibility strategies with other types of strategies such as inclusion or facilitation strategies, which are not specifically mandated by the Act.

Explanations: The Special Education Needs & Disability Act of 2001 requires schools to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that students with intellectual disabilities are not disadvantaged. This includes the development of accessibility strategies to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream education. Accessibility strategies are specifically designed to remove barriers and ensure that students with disabilities can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Inclusion strategies are broader and not specifically mandated by the Act.
Option B: Facilitation strategies are not a specific requirement under the Act.
Option C: Accessibility strategies are required by the Act to ensure students with intellectual disabilities are not disadvantaged.
Option D: Availability strategies are not a specific requirement under the Act.

Mnemonic: A - Accessibility, Act, Adjustments

310. Sociological foundations are concerned with:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Society.

Exam Relevance: Sociology exams, Social Science exams, Anthropology exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Sociological foundations are primarily concerned with the study of society, its structures, institutions, and social interactions.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse sociological foundations with economic or historical studies, which are distinct fields of study.

Explanations: Sociological foundations focus on understanding society, including social structures, institutions, and interactions. This makes society the central concern of sociological studies. While history and economy can influence society, they are not the primary focus of sociological foundations.

Option Analysis:

Option A: History is a field that studies past events and developments, not the primary focus of sociological foundations.
Option B: Economy is the study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, which is not the primary focus of sociological foundations.
Option C: Society is the correct answer as sociological foundations are primarily concerned with the study of society and social interactions.
Option D: Idea is too broad and not specific to the study of society, which is the focus of sociological foundations.

Mnemonic: Sociology: Society's Study

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JITENDRA KUMAR SETHI April 23, 2020

Better question
vijay April 26, 2020

Q44
Wilhelm Wundt opened the Institute for Experimental Psychology at the University of Leipzig in Germany in 1879.
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