EDUC 2130 Quiz #2

W. Huitt

Question #1

A basic difference between the right and left hemispheres of the brain is that

a.the right hemisphere is more tactile/kinesthetically oriented whereas the left hemisphere is more language oriented.b.the right hemisphere processes information in a parallel manner whereas the left hemisphere processes information serially.c.the right hemisphere is more oriented to creativity whereas the left hemisphere is more oriented to logic.d.All of the above are correct.e.Only “a” and “c” are correct.

Question #2

According to Dr. Huitt, which is the most important category of variables in the Transactional Model of the Teaching/ Learning Process?

a. Contextb. Inputc. Classroom Processesd. Output

Question #3

The relationship between self views such as self-concept and self esteem and academic achievement shows that

a.there is a weak relationship with self-concept, but a strong relationship with self-esteem.

b.there is a weak relationship between specific self view measures and academic achievement.

c.there is a strong relationship between general measures of self views and academic achievement.

d.the more specific the self view measure, the stronger the relationship with specific levels of academic achievement.

Question #4

Erikson’s theory of personality deals with which of the following areas of human development?

a.Cognitive

b.Moral-ethical

c.Socioemotional

d.Psychophysical

Question #5

Which of the following is NOT a statement associated with the Becoming A Brilliant Star framework?

a.Scores on standardized tests of basic skills provide necessary and sufficient information regarding how children and youth are preparing for successful adulthood.b.A profile of student development on a variety of domains is preferable to a single score measuring achievement in only one of those domains.c.It is important for children and youth to develop both personal capital and social capital.d.Deciding to change the target for schooling has important implications for selection of curriculum.

Question #6

According to Erikson, the stage of trust versus mistrust is best exemplified by which of the following statements:

a.There is a need to be able to do and make some things almost perfectly; however, feelings of worth must not be based solely on work.b.There is a sense of acceptance of this one and only chance at life on earth and of the important people in it.c. A sense of security is established through the relationships of love, attention, and touch.d.A person shares herself by giving piece of her identity over to another.

Question #7

A principle is an empirical observation that describes

a.how one fact or concept relates to another.

b.how a scientific variable can be measured.

c.why concepts can be considered operationalized variables.

d.an operationalized concept that can be studied scientifically.

Question #8

Since starting preschool, Rikky has insisted on putting on his velcro-strap shoes. For his mother, it means starting their get-out-the-door routine earlier, because Rikky will invariably struggle with strapping the shoes, or he will put them on the wrong feet. If his mother approaches to help, however good naturedly, Rikky always waves her away and yells out, "No, me do, . . . I, meeee!" Based on this information, the stage of psychosocial development that best describes Rikky's behavior is

a. trust v. mistrust d. industry v. inferiority b. autonomy v. doubt e. identity v. confusion. c. initiative v. guilt. 

Question #9

The three core elements of the Becoming A Brilliant Star framework are

a.spiritual development, moral character, and personal style.b.spiritual development, emotional development, and moral character.c.cognitive development, social development, and moral character.d.cognitive development, physical development, and spiritual development.

Question #10

Which of the following is NOT recommended for helping adolescents in resolving the crisis of identity formation?

a.Provide ways for students to develop and demonstrate their unique capabilities.b.Provide enough structure so that students do not fail in any attempted academic task.c.Provide the least restrictive environment that allows for students to be safe.d.Invite students to take risks and affirm their attempts to do so.

Question #11

Which of the following events would best exemplify the crisis of accomplishment/industry vs. inferiority in Erikson's model of development?

a.Bobby is always being yelled at for being overly active, so he retreats into a fantasy world where he can do as he pleases.b.Sally is trying her best to be a good ballet dancer in her class after school.c.Carol is very concerned with how her parents and teachers perceive her.d.Mel wonders if he will make a good husband and father.

Question #12

According to Erikson, the major crisis in the conflict of intimacy and isolation revolves around

a.recognizing and accepting things for what they are to gain self-actualization.b.seeking to clarify the relation between self and society. c.developing the concept of “we” to take the place of “I”. d.becoming strong enough to accept isolation.

Question #13

Jane believes that she has made many mistakes in her life that simply cannot be undone. She does not believe she has the opportunity to do things in the way she believes is best for her. In Erikson’s theory, this may be an example of a negative resolution of the crisis for

a. ego integrity vs. despair.b. generativity vs. stagnation. c. intimacy vs. isolation.d. identity vs. confusion.

Question #14

One conclusion that can be drawn from the Becoming A Brilliant Star framework is that

a.parents are the primary social institution for child development and schools should only do what parents advocate.b.school personnel are professionals and know what is best for children and youth; parents should follow the policies they establish.c.religious organizations are the primary instruments of culture; what is taught at school should not conflict with what is taught by the dominant religion in a given community.d.responsibility for the preparation of children and youth is spread over multiple institutions in American society and steps should be taken to increase communication among them.

Question #15

Bingham and Stryker propose that

a.boys and girls have basically the same patterns of socioemotional development through early childhood, begin to differ during middle childhood, but then deviate substantially during adolescence.b.boys and girls have very similar patterns throughout childhood and adolescence, but girls have different issues in resolving the crises during middle childhood and adolescence.c.boys and girls have basically the same patterns of socioemotional development until early adulthood.d.boys have more difficulty in establishing relationships during adolescence than do girls.

Question #16

Based on anecdotal evidence of placing middle grades students in accelerated groups, one could conclude that

a.most students prefer to be in easier classes.b.students from less wealthy families do not perform well in accelerated classes.c.students who are more academically capable like spending time with their academically-gifted peers.d.students from wealthier and less wealthy families prefer to be with their friends even if that means they will be assigned to non-accelerated classes.

Question #17

Which of the following is NOT a tension that is described as important during the middle school years?

a.Independent mastery of academics versus developing meaningful relationships with peers.

b.Making a decision to follow a specific career path versus being open and spontaneous.

c.Being emotionally open to take risks versus being protective of one’s self-esteem.

d.Developing compassion for others versus taking care to have one’s own needs met.

Question #18

Which of the following statements best represents the crisis of identity vs. role confusion according to Erikson's theory?

a.Betty cannot seem to maintain a strong love relationship with anyone.b.Paul is always saying, “If only such-and-such would happen.”c.Karin is struggling to answer questions about what she wants to be when she grows older.d.Phil does not seem to be able to have much faith in his abilities.

Question #19

Based on what we know about the relationships between families and schools it is safe to predict that

a.families from all social and cultural backgrounds will support the classroom teachers’ decisions.b.when it comes to discipline, teachers need to speak directly to the father as mothers are too lax to be good disciplinarians.c.each family will be unique in some key aspects and the teacher needs to determine what those are before making suggestions to parents.d.families will differ on boundaries and climate, but teachers can assume that traditional roles will prevail in the vast majority of families in any given community.

Question #20

Developing a sense of self-control without loss of self-esteem is important. Children need to test their parents and their environment in order to learn control. This testing occurs during the stage that Erikson calls the crisis of

a.trust vs. mistrust.b.initiative vs. quilt.c.autonomy vs. shame and doubt.d.accomplishment vs. inferiority.