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?

<p>Educational Psychology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does educational psychology aim to understand?

<p>Teaching and learning processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is educational psychology considered interdisciplinary?

<p>It integrates theories from different fields (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes educational psychology from general psychology?

<p>Focus on educational settings and learners (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does educational psychology contribute to professional training?

<p>By providing insights into effective teaching methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Broader cultural and social values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mesosystem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Indirectly shapes educational opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Microsystem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Impacts time and history (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Understand cognitive development and learning factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social and emotional factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Social development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Problem-Based Learning (PBL) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Flipped Learning primarily aim to promote?

<p>Active participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Collaborative Learning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Discussions and hands-on activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Blended Learning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Collaborative Learning?

<p>Small group work and diverse perspectives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Flipped Learning (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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