Educational Psychology MCQs

Which type of memory involves our ability to remember facts and general knowledge?

A) Sensory memory

B) Procedural memory

C) Semantic memory

D) Episodic memory

According to Abraham Maslow, what is the highest level of need in his hierarchy of needs theory?

A) Belongingness and love need

B) Safety needs

C) Self-actualization needs

D) Physiological needs

Who is known for the concept of “zone of relevance” in instructional design?

A) Jean Piaget

B) Benjamin Bloom

C) Lev Vygotsky

D) David Ausubel

In the context of behaviorism, what is the term for the process of weakening a behavior through the removal of a positive reinforcer?

A) Extinction

B) Generalization

C) Discrimination

D) Shaping

Which type of motivation comes from external rewards and punishments?

A) Intrinsic motivation

B) Extrinsic motivation

C) Achievement motivation

D) Self-determination

What is the process of organizing and prioritizing information in memory to facilitate retrieval?

A) Encoding

B) Retrieval

C) Chunking

D) Metacognition

Who is known for the concept of “multiple intelligences,” suggesting that there are different types of intelligence beyond IQ?

A) Jean Piaget

B) Howard Gardner

C) Erik Erikson

D) Lev Vygotsky

What term is used to describe the ability to apply knowledge and skills in various situations?

A) Transfer of learning

B) Rote learning

C) Conditioning

D) Memorization

What term describes the process of focusing on specific aspects of the environment while ignoring others?

A) Attention

B) Perception

C) Cognition

D) Memory

Which type of memory is responsible for storing information about personal experiences and events?

A) Episodic memory

B) Semantic memory

C) Procedural memory

D) Sensory memory