PSYC 5123 Educational Psychology TB Chap 9&10 Lecture Notes

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What is the main focus of individual differences in educational psychology?

How family studies influence personality

How people differ from each other (correct)

How people are similar to each other

How genes affect intelligence

According to Sternberg, how does he define intelligence?

The ability to adapt and learn from experiences (correct)

The ability to memorize facts

Having high social skills

Being good at problem-solving only

Which category of intelligence was proposed by Gardner in 1983?

Logical-mathematical intelligence

Spatial intelligence

Musical intelligence

Practical problem-solving skills (correct)

What is the belief that people can be strong in one area of intelligence and weak in another known as?

Duality of intelligence Signup and view all the answers

How did Raymond B. Cattell differentiate between two types of intelligence?

Crystallized and Fluid Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intelligence involves understanding the meaning of words and effectively using language?

Linguistic intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What method is considered too simplistic for ranking people based on intelligence?

Multiple Intelligence theory Signup and view all the answers

"One’s ability to learn from experience and to adapt to, shape and select environments" refers to what in educational psychology?

"One's ability to learn through experience and adapt" Signup and view all the answers

How does intersectionality contribute to a more inclusive education?

By identifying the complexity of different identities and their intersections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study mentioned in the text by Hoang & Jordan (2019)?

Examining university student life amidst internationalization and social exclusion in Hong Kong. Signup and view all the answers

Why is intersectionality considered essential for understanding discrimination in schools?

It reveals how multiple factors interact to lead to discriminatory processes. Signup and view all the answers

In what way can intersectionality support a more inclusive education system?

By addressing the interaction of various factors that cause discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intersectionality' primarily refer to in the context provided?

The overlapping and interconnection of multiple aspects of identity. Signup and view all the answers

Why does intersectionality offer a unique perspective on human experiences?

By recognizing the multiple and intersecting nature of identities. Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant benefit of using intersectionality as an analytical framework?

Highlighting how various factors interact and shape experiences. Signup and view all the answers

How does intersectionality help in understanding social exclusion in educational settings?

By revealing the interaction of multiple factors contributing to exclusion. Signup and view all the answers

What does multicultural education aim to incorporate?

Histories and perspectives of people from different cultural backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

How do cultural differences contribute to an individual's relationship with their external environment?

By providing unique beliefs and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of inclusive education?

To promote the inclusion of students with various abilities and disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What does intersectionality help in understanding?

How various social and political identities combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a part of cultural differences?

Racial discrimination Signup and view all the answers

How does multicultural education aim to improve the academic performance of ethnically diverse students?

By removing incompatibilities in cultural and learning styles Signup and view all the answers

What does inclusive education promote?

The inclusion of students with diverse abilities and disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What are considered aspects of an individual's social and political identities according to intersectionality?

Multiple aspects that combine to create different modes of discrimination and privilege Signup and view all the answers

What does intersectionality refer to?

Interactions among identity categories and the main effects of each category Signup and view all the answers

What is structural intersectionality?

Multiple social systems intersecting to shape experiences of individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concern of intersectionality theory?

Identity categories and their practices Signup and view all the answers

How does intersectionality shape individual and group experiences?

Through the convergence of multiple social identities Signup and view all the answers

In simpler terms, how can intersectionality be defined?

As the convergence of multiple social identities to shape experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of power relations in intersectionality?

Power relations shape diverse patterns of inequality for individuals Signup and view all the answers

How is intersectionality different from a single-dimensional approach?

Intersectionality involves interactions among various identity categories Signup and view all the answers

What does McCall (2005) emphasize regarding intersectionality?

The relationships among multiple social dimensions and subject formations Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between personality type and personality trait?

Personality type categorizes us while personality trait is a continuum. Signup and view all the answers

According to trait theory of personality, what are the fundamental assumptions?

Everyone is unique in terms of personality and differences are relative to one another. Signup and view all the answers

How does culture impact behaviors?

Culture influences socially acquired values and rules of conduct that impact behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Oxford English Dictionary's definition of diversity?

The state of being varied Signup and view all the answers

How are personality types categorized?

By grouping individuals into types like extroverted/introverted Signup and view all the answers

In what way does trait theory believe personality traits are consistent?

Consistent across different situations Signup and view all the answers