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CHAPTER 8
1. Because Ivan Pavlov's research was with animals, his behavioral principles are not applicable to human behavior.
a. True b. False
2. Shaping is one of the behavioral techniques used to modify student behavior.
a. True b. False
3. Eclecticism suggests that a teacher choose one theory and/or teaching method that he or she is most comfortable with and use that consistently.
a. True b. False
4. Both social learning theory and social cognitive learning theory endorse shaping, reinforcement, and modeling.
a. True b. False
5. Which statement is inaccurate regarding the "preactive" planning stage of teaching
a. Teachers are mindful of who their students are when planning instruction.
b. Teachers consider how student learning will be assessed.
c. Teachers decide what and how to teach the content.
d. All of these are accurate statements regarding the preactive stage.
e. Teachers must make quick, on-the spot decisions.
6. Which pair is incompatible?
a. Explicit instruction/ student-centered approach
b. All of these are incompatible pairs.
c. Carl Rogers/teacher-centered approach
d. Cooperative Learning/teacher-centered approach
e. John Locke/student-centered approach.
7. Contributors to Behaviorism include all of the following with the exception of
a. B.F. Skinner
b. All of these are major contributors to Behaviorism.
c. Lev Vygotsky
d. Edward Thorndike
e. John B.Watson
8. Which statement is inaccurate regarding Cognitivism
a. Jean Piaget made a significant contribution to Cognitivism.
b. Because the effectiveness of using cognitive methods is difficult to measure objectively, some teachers are reluctant to use them.
c. Students should be given opportunities to confront discrepancies in what they are thinking and what they are experiencing.
d. None of the statements are inaccurate.
e. Cognitive abilities can be enhanced through self-talk in addition to play with other children.