MCQs of Education – Change your future

81. People want to change the law to make it better for everyone, but will work within the law.

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Post Conventional.

Exam Relevance: AP Psychology, GRE Psychology, Ethics Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The post-conventional level of moral development involves making decisions based on principles that benefit the greater good, while still respecting and working within the law.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the post-conventional level with the conventional level, which focuses on maintaining social order and obeying laws.

Explanations: People at the post-conventional level of moral development seek to improve laws to benefit everyone, while still adhering to the existing legal framework. This aligns with the idea of working within the law to make it better for all, which is characteristic of post-conventional thinking.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Preconventional thinking is focused on avoiding punishment and seeking rewards, not on improving laws for everyone.
Option B: Conventional thinking emphasizes following rules and laws to maintain social order, without necessarily seeking to improve them.
Option C: Post-conventional thinking involves making decisions based on principles that benefit the greater good, while still respecting and working within the law.
Option D: This option is not applicable as the correct answer is clearly identified as post-conventional.

82. For the Social Learning Theory to be successful, the following factors must be satisfied:

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Both (A), (B), (C).

Exam Relevance: Psychology exams, Education exams, Social Science exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Social Learning Theory posits that learning occurs through observation and imitation of others. For this theory to be successful, the model must be appropriate for the observer, the behavior must be seen as rewarding, and the learning can occur through real-life experiences or media.

Common Mistakes: Students may overlook the importance of the model being appropriate for the age group, focusing only on the behavior being rewarded.

Explanations: The Social Learning Theory requires that the model be appropriate for the observer's age group, ensuring the behavior is relatable and understandable. Additionally, the model must be seen to be rewarded for the behavior to be imitated. Learning can also occur through media, not just real-life experiences. Therefore, all three factors (A, B, and C) are necessary for the theory to be successful.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is correct as learning can occur through real-life experiences or media.
Option B: This is correct as the model must be seen to be rewarded for the behavior to be imitated.
Option C: This is correct as the model must be appropriate for the age group to ensure the behavior is relatable and understandable.
Option D: This is the correct answer as it encompasses all the necessary factors for the Social Learning Theory to be successful.

83. Kohlberg believed.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) There is a universal sequence to the development of morality and the stages begin earlier in childhood.

Exam Relevance: AP Psychology, Undergraduate Psychology Exams, Graduate Entrance Exams

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Lawrence Kohlberg proposed a theory of moral development that suggests a universal sequence of stages through which individuals progress. He believed that these stages begin in early childhood and continue into adulthood.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Kohlberg's stages with Piaget's stages of cognitive development, which are different and not directly related to moral reasoning.

Explanations: Kohlberg's theory of moral development posits that there is a universal sequence of stages that individuals go through as they develop their moral reasoning. This sequence begins in early childhood and progresses through various stages as the individual matures. The theory emphasizes that moral development is a continuous process that starts early in life and is not confined to a specific age group.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This is the correct answer as it accurately reflects Kohlberg's belief in a universal sequence of moral development stages that begin in early childhood.
Option B: Kohlberg proposed six stages of moral development, not five.
Option C: Kohlberg's theory does not suggest a strict structure that children cannot move outside of; rather, it describes a general sequence of development.
Option D: This option refers to Piaget's stages of cognitive development, not Kohlberg's stages of moral development.

Mnemonic: Kohlberg's Kids: Moral Milestones

84. Which one of the following is not a technique encouraged in andragogy?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) AV presentations.

Exam Relevance: Educational Psychology, Adult Education, Human Resource Development

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Andragogy emphasizes self-directed learning, problem-solving, and practical application. Techniques such as problem-solving cases, demonstrations, and simulations align with these principles.

Common Mistakes: Students may incorrectly assume that AV presentations are encouraged in andragogy because they can be engaging and informative. However, andragogy focuses more on active learning and less on passive presentation methods.

Explanations: Andragogy, a theory of adult learning, emphasizes self-directed learning, problem-solving, and practical application. Techniques such as problem-solving cases, demonstrations, and simulations are encouraged because they involve active participation and practical application of knowledge. AV presentations, while useful, are more passive and do not align as closely with the active learning principles of andragogy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: AV presentations are not typically encouraged in andragogy because they are more passive and do not involve active participation or problem-solving.
Option B: Problem-solving cases are encouraged in andragogy as they involve active learning and practical application.
Option C: Demonstrations are encouraged in andragogy as they provide a practical, hands-on approach to learning.
Option D: Simulations are encouraged in andragogy as they allow learners to apply knowledge in a controlled environment, promoting active learning.

85. If adult learners do not perform as well in learning situations as they could, which one of the following causes is untrue?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Less dependent personality.

Exam Relevance: Educational Psychology, Adult Education, Learning Theories

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: Adult learners often face challenges in learning situations due to various factors. The question asks for a cause that is untrue, meaning the correct answer should be a factor that does not negatively impact adult learners' performance.

Common Mistakes: Students might mistakenly believe that a less dependent personality would hinder adult learners' performance, but in reality, a less dependent personality can be beneficial as it fosters self-motivation and independence.

Explanations: Adult learners typically perform better when they are internally motivated rather than externally driven. A decline in visual acuity and lack of confidence can indeed affect their learning. However, a less dependent personality is not a cause for poor performance; rather, it can enhance learning by promoting self-reliance and autonomy.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Adult learners are often more motivated by internal factors than external ones, which can positively impact their learning.
Option B: A less dependent personality is not a cause for poor performance; it can actually enhance learning by promoting self-reliance and autonomy.
Option C: Decline in visual acuity can indeed affect adult learners' ability to read and process visual information, impacting their learning.
Option D: Lack of confidence can hinder adult learners' willingness to engage in learning activities and can negatively impact their performance.

86. In a pedagogical approach, whose experience is most influential?

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

Exam Relevance: GRE, GMAT, Teaching Certification Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: In a pedagogical approach, the teacher's experience is considered most influential because the teacher designs and implements the educational strategies and methods.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that the learner's experience is more influential, as it directly affects their learning outcomes.

Explanations: The teacher's experience is most influential in a pedagogical approach because the teacher is responsible for designing and implementing educational strategies, selecting appropriate teaching methods, and creating a conducive learning environment. The teacher's expertise and experience guide the learning process, ensuring that the educational goals are met effectively.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The teacher's experience is most influential in a pedagogical approach.
Option B: Incorrect. While the learner's experience is important, it is not as influential as the teacher's in shaping the pedagogical approach.
Option C: Incorrect. The teacher's experience is more influential than the learner's in a pedagogical approach.
Option D: Incorrect. The teacher's experience is indeed influential in a pedagogical approach.

87. Which one of the following is not the phase of adults' self-diagnosis?

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (D) Adults' self-evaluation.

Exam Relevance: Educational Psychology, Adult Learning Theory, Human Resource Development

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The phases of adults' self-diagnosis typically involve constructing a model of competencies, measuring gaps between current and required competencies, and providing diagnostic experiences. Self-evaluation, while important, is not a phase but rather a process that can occur throughout these phases.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse self-evaluation with a phase of self-diagnosis, as it is a critical component of the overall process.

Explanations: Adults' self-diagnosis involves three main phases: constructing a model of competencies, measuring gaps, and providing diagnostic experiences. Self-evaluation is a process that can occur at various points within these phases but is not itself a distinct phase of the self-diagnosis process.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Constructing a model of competencies is a phase of adults' self-diagnosis.
Option B: Measuring gaps between present competencies and those required is a phase of adults' self-diagnosis.
Option C: Providing diagnostic experiences is a phase of adults' self-diagnosis.
Option D: Adults' self-evaluation is not a phase but a process that can occur throughout the self-diagnosis phases.

88. Which type of learning is predominantly teacher centred?

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

Exam Relevance: Educational Psychology, Teaching Methods, Adult Education

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Pedagogy is a teaching method that is teacher-centered, focusing on the teacher as the primary source of knowledge and control in the learning process.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse pedagogy with andragogy, which is learner-centered and focuses on adult learning.

Explanations: Pedagogy is predominantly teacher-centered, where the teacher is the primary source of knowledge and control. This approach is often used in traditional educational settings where the teacher imparts knowledge to students. Andragogy, on the other hand, is learner-centered and focuses on the needs and experiences of adult learners, making it less teacher-centered.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Andragogy is learner-centered, not teacher-centered.
Option B: Pedagogy is teacher-centered, making it the correct answer.
Option C: This option is incorrect as only pedagogy is teacher-centered.
Option D: This option is incorrect as pedagogy is teacher-centered.

Mnemonic: P for Pedagogy, P for Primary (teacher as primary source).

89. The Learning Pyramid identifies which teaching approach as the least effective in terms of student retention?

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

Exam Relevance: SAT, ACT, AP Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The Learning Pyramid, a model developed by the National Training Laboratories, illustrates various teaching methods and their associated retention rates.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the effectiveness of different teaching methods, mistaking more interactive methods as less effective than traditional lectures.

Explanations: The Learning Pyramid indicates that lectures are the least effective method for student retention, with only about 5% retention. This is because lectures are passive and do not engage students actively in the learning process.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Lectures are the least effective method according to the Learning Pyramid.
Option B: Discussion is more effective than lectures, with a higher retention rate.
Option C: Teaching others is one of the most effective methods, with a high retention rate.
Option D: Reading is more effective than lectures but less effective than methods involving active participation.

Mnemonic: Lecture Low, Teach Top

90. The experiential learning cycle is the process of.....

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Doing something and actively reflecting on it to change behavior.

Exam Relevance: Educational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Learning Theories

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The experiential learning cycle involves engaging in an activity, reflecting on the experience, and using that reflection to modify future behavior.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the experiential learning cycle with simply experiencing something without the critical reflection and behavior change components.

Explanations: The experiential learning cycle is a process where individuals engage in an activity, reflect on the experience, and use that reflection to modify their behavior. This cycle emphasizes the importance of active reflection to derive meaningful insights and apply them to future actions, leading to continuous improvement and learning.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Growth and change are outcomes of the experiential learning cycle but do not fully capture the process itself.
Option B: Experiencing something and learning is part of the cycle, but it lacks the emphasis on reflection and behavior change.
Option C: This option correctly captures the essence of the experiential learning cycle, which involves doing something, reflecting on it, and using that reflection to change behavior.
Option D: Moving through the cycle of experience over a lifetime is too broad and does not specify the key components of the cycle.

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6 thoughts on “MCQs of Education - Set 9”

Amina Khatun January 1, 2020

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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.
Aliza Ali December 14, 2020

I don,t agree with mcq no.759🤨
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