PSYC 5123 Educational Psychology 2023-2024 Term 2 Lecture 1 Quiz

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What is the primary focus of educational psychology?

Analyzing student hobbies

Exploring historical perspectives

Applying psychological theories to education (correct)

Developing new teaching methods

Which best describes educational psychology as an academic discipline?

Theoretical and research branch of psychology (correct)

Field primarily concerned with student hobbies

Interdisciplinary area of philosophy

Professional training for educators

What distinguishes the textbook authors mentioned from the content of the book?

Educational background

Nationality (correct)

Teaching experience

Primary language spoken

Which area of psychology is concerned with learning processes and educational challenges?

Educational Psychology Signup and view all the answers

What does educational psychology aim to understand?

Teaching and learning processes Signup and view all the answers

Why is educational psychology considered interdisciplinary?

It integrates theories from different fields Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes educational psychology from general psychology?

Focus on educational settings and learners Signup and view all the answers

In what way does educational psychology contribute to professional training?

By providing insights into effective teaching methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Macrosystem in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?

Broader cultural and social values Signup and view all the answers

Which system in Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory deals with the connections between different microsystems?

Mesosystem Signup and view all the answers

How does the Exosystem influence educational opportunities according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?

Indirectly shapes educational opportunities Signup and view all the answers

Which element of Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory focuses on the immediate environment directly impacting development?

Microsystem Signup and view all the answers

How does the Chronosystem influence education and practices according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?

Impacts time and history Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of educational psychologists based on the text?

Understand cognitive development and learning factors Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is considered central to learning according to the text?

Social and emotional factors Signup and view all the answers

What type of development is primarily influenced by the Mesosystem according to Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Theory?

Social development Signup and view all the answers

Which educational initiative focuses on real-world problemsolving and active inquiry?

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Signup and view all the answers

What does Flipped Learning primarily aim to promote?

Active participation Signup and view all the answers

Which educational initiative encourages small group work and develops teamwork skills?

Collaborative Learning Signup and view all the answers

What strategy does Active Learning involve to enhance understanding and motivation?

Discussions and hands-on activities Signup and view all the answers

Which educational initiative combines face-to-face instruction with online components?

Blended Learning Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Collaborative Learning?

Small group work and diverse perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Which educational initiative shifts traditional classroom activities to promote self-paced learning?

Flipped Learning Signup and view all the answers