What term is used to describe the psychological state where an individual is neither overstimulated nor under stimulated and is most receptive to learning?
A) Flow
B) Motivation
C) Self-regulation
D) Memory consolidation
Which of the following is an example of a “self-regulation” strategy in learning?
A) Memorizing facts without understanding them
B) Setting goals and monitoring progress
C) Passive listening in class
D) Avoiding difficult tasks
What is the term for the process of drawing conclusions or making predictions based on available information and prior knowledge?
A) Deductive reasoning
B) Inductive reasoning
C) Divergent thinking
D) Convergent thinking
Which type of intelligence, according to Howard Gardner’s theory, is related to understanding and managing emotions?
A) Linguistic intelligence
B) Logical-mathematical intelligence
C) Emotional intelligence
D) Musical intelligence
In educational psychology, what does “zone of regulation” refer to?
A) A space designated for student relaxation
B) A framework for teaching self-regulation skills
C) A type of classroom seating arrangement
D) A standardized test for emotional intelligence
What is the term for a cognitive bias where individuals tend to attribute their successes to internal factors and their failures to external factors?
A) Confirmation bias
B) Fundamental attribution error
C) Self-serving bias
D) Availability heuristic
Which term refers to the process of breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps to facilitate learning?
A) Chunking
B) Differentiation
C) Sequencing
D) Scaffolding
According to Erikson’s theory, during the “Trust vs. Mistrust” stage, what is the primary caregiver’s role in a child’s development?
A) Providing a safe and predictable environment
B) Encouraging independence
C) Fostering academic achievement
D) Teaching moral values
What is the term for a cognitive bias where learners tend to remember the first and last items in a list better than those in the middle?
A) Serial position effect
B) Confirmation bias
C) Anchoring bias
D) Availability heuristic
In the context of educational psychology, what does “self-regulation” refer to?
A) A teacher’s control over the classroom
B) A learner’s ability to monitor and manage their own learning
C) The use of rewards and punishments in behavior management