According to Jean Piaget, which cognitive ability allows a child to understand that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight?

The correct answer is B: Object permanence. Object permanence is the understanding that objects exist independently of perception. It develops during Piaget's sensorimotor stage (0-2 years) and is a foundational cognitive milestone.

According to Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning theory, what is the unconditioned stimulus in his famous dog experiment?

The correct answer is B: The food. In Pavlov's experiment, food is the unconditioned stimulus that naturally produces salivation without any prior conditioning. The bell becomes the conditioned stimulus after repeated pairing with food.

In Bandura's Social Learning Theory, what is the term for learning by observing others' behavior and its consequences?

The correct answer is C: Observational learning. Observational learning, also called modeling, is a key concept in Bandura's Social Learning Theory where individuals learn by watching others and the outcomes of their behaviors. This process does not require direct reinforcement.

In the context of CCE, what is the primary advantage of continuous assessment over periodic testing?

The correct answer is B: It provides frequent feedback, identifies learning gaps early, and supports timely intervention. Continuous assessment allows teachers to identify learning difficulties promptly and adjust instruction accordingly, supporting each child's development rather than waiting until end-of-term exams.

What is the primary purpose of 'wait time' in classroom questioning?

The correct answer is B: To allow students thinking time to process questions and formulate responses. Wait time (typically 3-5 seconds) after posing a question allows all students, especially slower processors, adequate time to comprehend, think critically, and construct meaningful responses, increasing participation and response quality.

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Q.111 Medium Erikson's Psychosocial Development

According to Erikson, which virtue emerges from successfully resolving the industry vs. inferiority crisis?

A Hope

B Will

C Competence

D Fidelity

Correct Answer: C. Competence

EXPLANATION

In Erikson's theory, successfully resolving the industry vs. inferiority stage (middle childhood) leads to the virtue of competence, where children develop confidence in their abilities.

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Q.112 Medium Piaget's Cognitive Development

Piaget's concept of 'centration' refers to:

A The ability to focus on multiple attributes of an object simultaneously

B The tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation while ignoring others

C The process of organizing information into categories

D The ability to understand another person's perspective

Correct Answer: B. The tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation while ignoring others

EXPLANATION

Centration is the tendency of preoperational children to focus on one prominent feature of an object while ignoring other relevant features, such as focusing on height while ignoring width in conservation tasks.

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Q.113 Medium Vygotsky's Theory

According to Vygotsky, what is scaffolding?

A A physical structure used in classrooms

B Temporary support provided by a teacher to help a child reach their ZPD

C A method of punishment for misbehavior

D A curriculum framework for teaching

Correct Answer: B. Temporary support provided by a teacher to help a child reach their ZPD

EXPLANATION

Scaffolding refers to the temporary support or guidance provided by a teacher or more knowledgeable peer to help a child accomplish a task they cannot yet do independently, gradually removing support as competence increases.

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Q.114 Medium Piaget's Stages of Development

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Piaget's concrete operational stage (7-11 years)?

A Child can think logically about concrete events

B Child understands conservation

C Child can engage in abstract thinking

D Child can classify objects into categories

Correct Answer: C. Child can engage in abstract thinking

EXPLANATION

Abstract thinking is not a characteristic of the concrete operational stage. Abstract reasoning develops in the formal operational stage (12 years onwards).

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