AHSEC/ASSEB CLASS 11 Education
Important MCQs for Exam
Chapter 4: Psychology and Education
MCQs
1)
What is psychology primarily concerned with?
a.
A. Study of human society
b.
B. Study of human mind and
behavior
c.
C. Study of economic systems
d.
D. Study of physical structures
Answer: B
2)
Who is known as the father of modern psychology?
a.
A. Sigmund Freud
b.
B. John Dewey
c.
C. Wilhelm Wundt
d.
D. Jean Piaget
Answer: C
3)
Educational psychology is primarily the study of:
a.
A. Teaching methods
b.
B. How students learn and behave
in an educational setting
c.
C. Development of physical
abilities
d.
D. History of education systems
Answer: B
4)
What is the main focus of educational psychology?
a.
A. Examining teachers' performance
b.
B. Understanding and improving the
teaching-learning process
c.
C. Conducting laboratory
experiments
d.
D. Comparing different education
systems
Answer: B
5)
Which of the following is a branch of psychology?
a.
A. Social psychology
b.
B. Clinical psychology
c.
C. Educational psychology
d.
D. All of the above
Answer: D
6)
What is the term for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills
through study or experience?
a.
A. Behavior
b.
B. Development
c.
C. Learning
d.
D. Adaptation
Answer: C
7)
Which branch of psychology deals with classroom behavior and learning
difficulties?
a.
A. Social psychology
b.
B. Developmental psychology
c.
C. Educational psychology
d.
D. Cognitive psychology
Answer: C
8)
Who proposed the theory of "Classical Conditioning"?
a.
A. Sigmund Freud
b.
B. B.F. Skinner
c.
C. Ivan Pavlov
d.
D. Jean Piaget
Answer: C
9)
What is the primary goal of psychology in education?
a.
A. To predict and control behavior
b.
B. To study societal norms
c.
C. To improve economic efficiency
d.
D. To design school
infrastructures
Answer: A
10)
Which psychologist introduced the concept of "Operant
Conditioning"?
a.
A. Ivan Pavlov
b.
B. B.F. Skinner
c.
C. Carl Rogers
d.
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B
11)
Which factor does NOT directly influence learning?
a.
A. Motivation
b.
B. Physical environment
c.
C. Intelligence
d.
D. Height
Answer: D
12)
What is the study of changes in behavior over the lifespan called?
a.
A. Cognitive psychology
b.
B. Developmental psychology
c.
C. Behavioral psychology
d.
D. Social psychology
Answer: B
13)
What is the term for a student's ability to understand and retain
knowledge?
a.
A. Intelligence
b.
B. Learning capacity
c.
C. Cognitive development
d.
D. Behaviorism
Answer: C
14)
Which theory focuses on the role of rewards and punishments in
learning?
a.
A. Social learning theory
b.
B. Behaviorism
c.
C. Constructivism
d.
D. Gestalt theory
Answer: B
15)
Who developed the "Hierarchy of Needs"?
a.
A. Abraham Maslow
b.
B. Erik Erikson
c.
C. B.F. Skinner
d.
D. Carl Rogers
Answer: A
16)
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy includes safety and security?
a.
A. Physiological needs
b.
B. Safety needs
c.
C. Esteem needs
d.
D. Self-actualization
Answer: B
17)
Which approach to education emphasizes "learning by doing"?
a.
A. Behaviorism
b.
B. Constructivism
c.
C. Humanism
d.
D. Psychoanalysis
Answer: B
18)
Which psychologist is associated with cognitive development stages?
a.
A. Sigmund Freud
b.
B. Jean Piaget
c.
C. Erik Erikson
d.
D. Lev Vygotsky
Answer: B
19)
What is "Zone of Proximal Development" (ZPD)?
a.
A. The level of performance a
child can achieve independently
b.
B. The difference between what a
learner can do independently and with guidance
c.
C. The maximum level of knowledge
a learner can attain
d.
D. A measure of intelligence
quotient (IQ)
Answer: B
20)
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget's cognitive development
theory?
a.
A. Sensorimotor
b.
B. Pre-operational
c.
C. Formal operational
d.
D. Self-actualization
Answer: D
21)
What is the primary method used in psychoanalysis?
a.
A. Reward systems
b.
B. Free association and dream
analysis
c.
C. Direct teaching
d.
D. Observational learning
Answer: B
22)
Which psychologist is known for the theory of psychosocial development?
a.
A. Abraham Maslow
b.
B. Erik Erikson
c.
C. Jean Piaget
d.
D. Carl Jung
Answer: B
23)
What is intrinsic motivation?
a.
A. Motivation driven by external
rewards
b.
B. Motivation arising from
internal satisfaction or interest
c.
C. Motivation enforced through
punishments
d.
D. Motivation based on fear
Answer: B
24)
What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?
a.
A. Emotional responses
b.
B. Mental processes like memory,
perception, and problem-solving
c.
C. Group behavior
d.
D. Social interactions
Answer: B
25)
What is the role of reinforcement in learning?
a.
A. To punish undesirable behavior
b.
B. To strengthen desired behaviors
c.
C. To eliminate instincts
d.
D. To discourage curiosity
Answer: B
26)
Which learning theory emphasizes observation and imitation?
a.
A. Behaviorism
b.
B. Social learning theory
c.
C. Psychoanalysis
d.
D. Humanism
Answer: B
27)
What is an example of positive reinforcement in a classroom?
a.
A. Giving extra homework for late
submission
b.
B. Praising a student for
completing an assignment
c.
C. Ignoring a disruptive student
d.
D. Punishing a student for poor
behavior
Answer: B
28)
What does the term "constructivism" emphasize in education?
a.
A. Knowledge is passively received
from teachers
b.
B. Learners actively construct
their own knowledge
c.
C. Focus on rote memorization
d.
D. Strict discipline for effective
learning
Answer: B
29)
Which psychologist introduced the concept of "multiple
intelligences"?
a.
A. Jean Piaget
b.
B. Howard Gardner
c.
C. Erik Erikson
d.
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B
30)
What is the main purpose of educational psychology in teaching?
a.
A. To analyze cultural trends
b.
B. To improve teaching strategies
and student learning outcomes
c.
C. To focus on physical fitness
d.
D. To reduce examination schedules
Answer: B
31)
Which of the following best describes psychology?
a.
A. Study of the brain’s physical
structure
b.
B. Scientific study of the mind
and behavior
c.
C. Study of cultural evolution
d.
D. Study of historical development
Answer: B
32)
What does educational psychology primarily deal with?
a.
A. Curriculum development
b.
B. Teacher evaluation
c.
C. Student behavior and learning
processes
d.
D. Examination systems
Answer: C
33)
Who proposed the theory of psychosocial development with eight stages?
a.
A. Abraham Maslow
b.
B. Jean Piaget
c.
C. Erik Erikson
d.
D. B.F. Skinner
Answer: C
34)
What is "Classical Conditioning"?
a.
A. A theory of motivation
b.
B. A learning process where a
stimulus elicits a response
c.
C. A method of problem-solving
d.
D. A cognitive approach to
learning
Answer: B
35)
Which psychologist is associated with the concept of "trial and
error learning"?
a.
A. Thorndike
b.
B. Pavlov
c.
C. Skinner
d.
D. Freud
Answer: A
36)
What is "cognitive development"?
a.
A. Physical growth
b.
B. Emotional stability
c.
C. Development of mental processes
like thinking and reasoning
d.
D. Social interaction
Answer: C
37)
Which learning theory emphasizes reinforcement?
a.
A. Behaviorism
b.
B. Humanism
c.
C. Constructivism
d.
D. Psychoanalysis
Answer: A
38)
What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?
a.
A. Study of human lifespan changes
b.
B. Analysis of cultural norms
c.
C. Examination of brain structures
d.
D. Study of group behavior
Answer: A
39)
Which of the following is NOT a goal of psychology?
a.
A. Describe behavior
b.
B. Predict behavior
c.
C. Analyze physical structures
d.
D. Modify behavior
Answer: C
40)
What is "constructivism" in learning?
a.
A. A teacher-centered approach
b.
B. Students actively building
their own knowledge
c.
C. Memorization of facts
d.
D. Reinforcement through rewards
Answer: B
41)
Which psychologist introduced the "Stages of Cognitive
Development"?
a.
A. Sigmund Freud
b.
B. Jean Piaget
c.
C. B.F. Skinner
d.
D. Abraham Maslow
Answer: B
42)
What is the meaning of "learning readiness"?
a.
A. Being physically fit to learn
b.
B. Being mentally and emotionally
prepared to learn
c.
C. Completing previous assignments
d.
D. Understanding all subjects
equally
Answer: B
43)
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
a.
A. Studying because you enjoy
learning
b.
B. Completing homework to earn a
reward
c.
C. Reading books for personal
satisfaction
d.
D. Participating in sports for
fitness
Answer: B
44)
Which theory is associated with "learning through
observation"?
a.
A. Behaviorism
b.
B. Social Learning Theory
c.
C. Humanism
d.
D. Constructivism
Answer: B
45)
What does "Operant Conditioning" focus on?
a.
A. Observational learning
b.
B. Learning through rewards and
punishments
c.
C. Logical reasoning
d.
D. Emotional development
Answer: B
46)
What does "intrinsic motivation" refer to?
a.
A. Motivation influenced by
external rewards
b.
B. Motivation driven by internal
satisfaction
c.
C. Motivation enforced through
punishments
d.
D. Motivation from societal
pressure
Answer: B
47)
What is the focus of humanistic psychology in education?
a.
A. Developing cognitive skills
b.
B. Focusing on the whole person
and their potential
c.
C. Encouraging rote memorization
d.
D. Using strict discipline for
learning
Answer: B
48)
Which psychologist introduced the concept of "Cognitive
Learning"?
a.
A. Jean Piaget
b.
B. Lev Vygotsky
c.
C. Carl Rogers
d.
D. Sigmund Freud
Answer: A
49)
What is the role of educational psychology in teaching?
a.
A. To develop teaching materials
only
b.
B. To analyze classroom behavior
and improve learning techniques
c.
C. To focus on curriculum design
exclusively
d.
D. To evaluate teachers’ salaries
Answer: B
50)
Which level of Maslow's hierarchy emphasizes personal growth and
self-fulfillment?
a.
A. Safety needs
b.
B. Esteem needs
c.
C. Self-actualization
d.
D. Physiological needs
Answer: C
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