Educational Psychology Overview
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What is the primary focus of educational psychology?

  • The psychological well-being of educators.
  • The process of education and learning. (correct)
  • Understanding the social dynamics of classrooms.
  • Developing standardized testing methods.
  • What is a direct influence on a teacher's effectiveness?

  • The teacher's socioeconomic background.
  • The teacher's sense of efficacy. (correct)
  • The teacher's technological proficiency.
  • The teacher's years of teaching experience.
  • What is one of the characteristics associated with teachers with a high sense of efficacy?

  • They work harder and persist longer with students. (correct)
  • They are more likely to experience burnout.
  • They are less likely to be satisfied in their jobs.
  • They tend to avoid challenging students.
  • Which of the following accurately describes the teaching force in contemporary Canadian classrooms according to the context?

    <p>The teaching forces remains very uniform despite student population diversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of educational settings, what is considered secondary to the core objective of teaching and learning?

    <p>Extracurricular activities and events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What main element contributes to a teacher becoming effective and confident?

    <p>Understanding the processes of development, learning, motivation, teaching and assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as one of the few personal characteristics that has an affect on teaching?

    <p>A teacher's sense of efficacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are teachers with a high sense of efficacy likely to respond when faced with students considered 'difficult' to teach?

    <p>They will work harder and persist longer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method is characterized by collecting detailed information about specific situations using methods like observation and interviews?

    <p>Descriptive studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A correlation of +.90 between two variables indicates what kind of relationship?

    <p>A strong positive correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If there is a negative correlation between class absences and exam scores, what does that imply?

    <p>As absences increase, exam scores tend to decrease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of experimental studies?

    <p>To investigate cause-and-effect relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of randomly assigning participants to different groups in an experimental study aims to...

    <p>Ensure that all participants have an equal chance of being in any group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correlation coefficients indicates the strongest relationship between two variables?

    <p>-0.75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method is most suitable when the goal is to understand the relationship between two variables without manipulating them?

    <p>Correlational study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive correlation signify in the context of educational psychology?

    <p>An increase in one variable is associated with an increase in the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between quasi-experimental and true experimental studies?

    <p>Quasi-experiments lack random assignment of participants to groups, unlike true experiments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of statistical significance, what does a p-value of <.01 indicate?

    <p>The result has less than a 1% probability of occurring by chance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of single-subject experimental studies?

    <p>To determine the effect of a specific intervention on a single subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequence of steps best describes an ABAB single-subject experimental design?

    <p>Baseline, intervention, baseline, intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a clinical interview from other research methods mentioned?

    <p>It employs opened-ended questions and follows up on responses to probe understanding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a case study?

    <p>To investigate a single person or situation in depth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might educators prefer case studies over test scores for gifted program identification?

    <p>Case studies provide richer and more detailed information than test scores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of Anne's teaching approach when working with students from diverse backgrounds?

    <p>Creating activities that allow students to share and compare cultural knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an experiment or quasi-experiment, what is the purpose of manipulating a variable?

    <p>To see if the change has the expected effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Anne learn about her students’ linguistic and cultural backgrounds?

    <p>To better understand and interpret students’ behaviors and motivations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which teaching method does Ken primarily emphasize in his grade 6 class?

    <p>Process writing and reflective journaling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Ken incorporate real-world relevance into his science lessons?

    <p>Using computer networks to study environmental patterns like acid rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides academics, what else is Ken interested in developing within his students?

    <p>Social and emotional understanding through responsibility and fairness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mia and the special education teacher work with Eliot to overcome his learning difficulties?

    <p>By tailoring tests to his strengths, and providing explicit instruction for his weaknesses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome was achieved through the support provided by Mia and the special education teacher?

    <p>Elliot became an independent learner with better self-awareness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one aspect that is common among all three of the teachers mentioned?

    <p>The support they provided their students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of action research in the context of education?

    <p>To conduct systematic observations or tests to enhance teaching and learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In educational psychology, how are principles typically established?

    <p>From repeated findings in the same area of research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do theories play in the research cycle according to the provided text?

    <p>They act as both the starting and ending point for research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following BEST describes a hypothesis?

    <p>A prediction of the expected outcomes of a research study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these steps is included in the research cycle?

    <p>Gathering and analyzing information from participants in chosen settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step of the research cycle described in the text?

    <p>Modifying and improving explanatory theories based on results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does research in educational psychology often examine limited aspects of a situation?

    <p>Due to the complexity and variability in the educational environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between theories and research within educational psychology?

    <p>Theories are improved and refined based on the outcome of ongoing research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate weight of a newborn baby's brain?

    <p>One pound, or 454 grams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of creating new neurons?

    <p>Neurogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of axons in the nervous system?

    <p>Transmitting information to other neurons, muscles, or glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for change in the strength of connections between neurons?

    <p>Synaptic plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approximate number of synapses does each neuron in a child’s brain have around the age of 2-3 years?

    <p>15,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the space between neurons where chemical messages are transmitted called?

    <p>Synapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these accurately describes an aspect of how neurons function?

    <p>Neurons use chemical messages that jump across synapses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the number of synapses in a child’s brain compare to that of an adult brain?

    <p>Children have significantly more synapses than adults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Educational Psychology Quiz 1 Notes

    • Educational psychology is the study of learning and teaching, aiming to improve educational practices.
    • Essential characteristics of effective teaching include various frameworks describing effective teachers.
    • Research methods in educational psychology often use observation, surveys, interviews, recordings, or a combination of these techniques.
    • Diverse classrooms in Canada necessitate adaptable and flexible teaching strategies to accommodate students' diverse needs and backgrounds. Teachers must be cognizant of the fact that students can vary in terms of language, economic, cultural and ethnical background while teaching effective practices.
    • Teacher efficacy, belief in one's ability to teach effectively, is a significant characteristic of effective teachers; strongly correlated with better performance with difficult students.
    • Teacher-student relationships in kindergarten significantly predict academic and behavioral outcomes in later grades.
    • Students with early behavioural problems have better academic outcomes if their teachers are responsive to their needs and provide consistent feedback.
    • Effective teaching has a cumulative effect; better later instruction can compensate for less effective earlier instruction, but cannot eliminate deficiencies.
    • Teachers' knowledge of the different learning theories is crucial, but successful teaching also hinges on adaptability, flexibility and accommodating the wide range of student abilities and situations.
    • The clinical interview method uses open-ended questions to probe responses.
    • Case studies involve in-depth investigations of individuals.
    • Ethnographical research focuses on observing life within a group to understand the meaning of events within the given context.
    • Positive teacher-student relationships predict better academic outcomes, especially for students with behavioural challenges.
    • Poor teaching can negatively impact student performance, with significant differences in student achievement witnessed when students have had several effective versus ineffective teachers.
    • A micro-genetic study involves intensive analysis of changes in a cognitive process over several days or weeks.
    • Qualitative research focuses on the meaning of events for participants, often using methods such as case studies, interviews and ethnographic studies.
    • Quantitative research uses numbers, measurements, and statistics.
    • Action research systematically observes or tests teaching methods.
    • Educational psychology encompasses the study of learning and teaching processes, integrating psychological theories with teaching.
    • Educational psychologists apply psychological methods (e.g., experimentation, observation, surveys) to understand learning and teaching better.
    • Correlation does not indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. A correlation of +1.00 or -1.00 suggests a strong relationship between variables, while a correlation close to 0.00 suggests no relationship.
    • Experimental research allows for studying cause-and-effect relationships.
    • Single-subject experimental studies, often using an ABAB design (baseline, intervention, baseline, intervention), helps determine the effect of a therapy, teaching method, or intervention.
    • Clinical interviews are effective tools for in-depth study of an individual or situation.

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    This quiz explores key concepts within educational psychology, focusing on teacher effectiveness, teacher efficacy, and contemporary classroom dynamics in Canada. Test your knowledge on how personal traits, research methods, and correlations impact teaching and learning.

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