Who is often considered the father of educational psychology?

• A. Sigmund freud
• B. f. skinner
• C. Jean piaget
• D. Edward lee thorndike

Which theory suggests that individuals construct their knowledge through experience and reflection?

• A. Behaviorism
• B. Cognitivism
• C. Constructivism
• D. Humanism

What is “scaffolding” often associated with in educational psychology?

• A. Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
• B. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
• C. Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development
• D. Skinner’s operant conditioning

What does the “zone of proximal development” (ZPD) signify in educational psychology?

• A. The range of subjects a student can learn independently
• B. The difference between a student’s actual and potential ability
• C. The level of anxiety experienced during learning
• D. The period in which learning is most effective

What is the term for adapting to new Information by incorporating it into existing mental structure?

• A. Accommodation
• B. Assimilation
• C. Adaptation
• D. Amalgamation

According to Erik Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial crisis during adolescence?

• A. Trust vs. mistrust
• B. Initiative vs. quilt
• C. Identity vs. role confusion
• D. Intimacy vs. isolation

According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need that individuals strive to fulfill?

• A. Physiological needs
• B. Safety needs
• C. Love and belongingness needs
• D. Self-actualization needs

Which component of a lesson plan outlines the overall goal of the lesson and what students should learn?

• A. Materials and resources
• B. Learning objectives sacrifices
• C. Assessment methods
• D. Classroom management strategies of sleep

When should you include opportunities for formative assessment in a lesson plan?

• A. Only at the beginning of the lesson
• B. Throughout the lesson
• C. Only at the end of the lesson
• D. Formative assessment is not necessary in lesson planning

Which educational philosophy emphasizes the teacher as the ultimate authority and the use of strict discipline and structured lessons?

• A. Progressivism
• B. Parennialism
• C. Essentialism
• D. Constructivism