Educational Psychology MCQs

How does Vygotsky’s theory stress the importance of play in learning?

A) Play has no role in learning

B) Play is the primary source of learning

C) Play can help stretch conceptual abilities and knowledge

D) Play is only important for physical development

What types of play does Vygotsky’s theory suggest can foster learning?

A) Only physical play

B) Only competitive play

C) Imaginary play, role-playing, games, and reenactments of real events

D) Only individual play

How does Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory view the role of those around us in shaping individual development?

A) It has no impact

B) It plays a significant role

C) It is secondary to genetics

D) It only affects certain individuals

What does the research validate regarding Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory?

A) It validates that development is solely universal

B) It validates the role of social factors in shaping individual development

C) It rejects the importance of social interaction

D) It supports Piaget’s theory over Vygotsky’s

How does Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory contribute to understanding human development?

A) It does not contribute

B) It emphasizes the role of genetics

C) It provides a perspective on the role of those around us in shaping development

D) It rejects the influence of culture on development

In what areas has Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory become increasingly influential, according to the content?

A) Only in child development

B) Only in cognitive psychology

C) Only in education

D) In child development, cognitive psychology, and education

How can the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development be connected to test anxiety, according to the content?

A) It has no connection to test anxiety

B) It is unrelated to the concept of the Zone of Proximal Development

C) Availability of assistance influences test anxiety

D) Only individual problem-solving influences test anxiety

What does Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory suggest about the course and content of intellectual development in different cultures?

A) Universally applicable

B) Culturally dependent

C) Independent of cultural influences

D) Only dependent on individual problem-solving

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied first before moving to higher-level needs?

A) Self-esteem needs

B) Belongingness and love need

C) Safety needs

D) Self-actualization needs

Which psychological perspective focuses on the influence of unconscious desires and conflicts on behavior?

A) Behaviorism

B) Humanistic psychology

C) Psychoanalytic theory

D) Cognitive psychology