Child Development & Pedagogy (CDP) — Questions, Explanations & Mock Tests
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Which theory of learning emphasizes learning through 'Insight'?
Correct Answer: Option C (Gestalt Learning) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Gestalt Psychology and Insight Learning In educational psychology and cognitive science, the…
At which stage of child development does the emergence of 'Logical Thinking' begin?
Correct Answer: Option C (Concrete operational stage) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Jean Piaget and the Emergence of Logic In developmental and cognitive psychology…
What is the main objective of inclusive education?
Correct Answer: Option B (To provide equal opportunities and education to all children) 1.
Which of the following is an example of a fine motor skill?
Correct Answer: Option B (Writing) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Motor Development in Educational Pedagogy In developmental and physiological psychology, Motor…
Which of the following stages is referred to as the stage of 'stress and storm' by Stanley Hall?
Correct Answer: Option C (Adolescence) 1. Theoretical Foundations: G. Stanley Hall and Adolescent Psychology Pioneering American psychologist and educator Granville…
Which of the following is an example of assessment of learning?
Correct Answer: Option A (An examination conducted at the end of a session) 1. Conceptual Overview: Defining Assessment of Learning In educational psychology and…
The period in the learning process where no improvement or progress takes place is called:
Correct Answer: Option B (Plateau of learning) 1. Introduction: Understanding the Plateau of Learning In educational psychology and cognitive development, the…
Who proposed the 'Two-Factor Theory' of intelligence?
Correct Answer: Option B (Spearman - Charles Spearman) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Charles Spearman and the Two-Factor Model In 1904, English psychologist Charles…
Development is a never-ending process. This idea is associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option A (Principle of continuity) 1. Introduction: The Principle of Continuity in Child Development In developmental psychology and pedagogy, human…
According to Erik Erikson, how many stages of psychosocial development are there?
Correct Answer: Option C (8 stages) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Perspective German-American developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst…
Creativity is primarily associated with which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C (Divergent thinking) 1. Introduction: Creativity and Divergent Cognitive Architecture In educational psychology and cognitive science…
Which is the main factor influencing the social development of a child?
Correct Answer: Option B (Environment) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Social Development and Socialization In developmental and educational psychology, Social Development…
Who proposed the theory of language development?
Correct Answer: Option C (Noam Chomsky) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Noam Chomsky and Nativist Linguistic Theory American linguist, philosopher, and cognitive scientist…
Who proposed the 'Trial and Error' theory of learning?
Correct Answer: Option B (Thorndike - Edward L. Thorndike) 1. Theoretical Foundations: Edward Thorndike and S-R Connectionism American psychologist Edward Lee Thorndike…
ICT as a designed lesson is more.......
Correct Answer: Option B (Attractive and interesting) 1. Introduction: The Pedagogical Paradigm of ICT Integration In modern educational psychology and pedagogy…
According to Piaget, during the first stage of development (birth to approximately 2 years of age), an infant learns best:
Correct Answer: Option C (By using the senses and motor actions) 1. Introduction: Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Constructivism Swiss clinical psychologist Jean Piaget…
To help students become good problem solvers, which of the following practices should a teacher emphasize?
Correct Answer: Option C (Breaking down large and complex problems into smaller, manageable sub-problems) 1.
Dysgraphia is characterized by:
Correct Answer: Option B (Challenges in written work and handwriting) 1. Introduction: Understanding Dysgraphia as a Learning Disability Dysgraphia is a specific…
According to Vygotsky's theory of learning and development, which of the following is an example of scaffolding?
Correct Answer: Option A (Breaking a task into smaller steps and providing temporary support as needed) 1.
Challenges in social communication are most prominently evident in:
1. Introduction: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that profoundly impacts…