Question 1

What impact does teacher wait time have on students' classroom performance?

Accepted Answer

A) When wait time is three seconds or longer, students are more likely to answer questions. 
B) If wait time is increased beyond two seconds, students will be embarrassed by the awkward silence and not answer. 
C) Wait time of about one second is optimal.If it is much longer, students will get distracted and forget the question. 
D) Increased wait time is only necessary when working with low-ability learners.Average and above-average learners do not need much wait time. 
A) When wait time is three seconds or longer, students are more likely to answer questions. 
B) If wait time is increased beyond two seconds, students will be embarrassed by the awkward silence and not answer. 
C) Wait time of about one second is optimal.If it is much longer, students will get distracted and forget the question. 
D) Increased wait time is only necessary when working with low-ability learners.Average and above-average learners do not need much wait time.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements best reflects Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligent behaviour is a function of how well people draw on their prior experiences and cognitively process information in order to adapt to their particular environmental situation. 
B) Intelligence is due to heredity, environment, and a complex interaction between the two; ultimately, these three things can never be isolated by researchers. 
C) Intelligent behaviour evolves in three stages: concrete thought, abstract thought, and automaticity. 
D) To be truly intelligent, one must show competence in creativity and social skills as well as in traditional academic tasks. 
A) Intelligent behaviour is a function of how well people draw on their prior experiences and cognitively process information in order to adapt to their particular environmental situation. 
B) Intelligence is due to heredity, environment, and a complex interaction between the two; ultimately, these three things can never be isolated by researchers. 
C) Intelligent behaviour evolves in three stages: concrete thought, abstract thought, and automaticity. 
D) To be truly intelligent, one must show competence in creativity and social skills as well as in traditional academic tasks.

Question 3

What is the most likely explanation for observed sex differences in academic settings?

Accepted Answer

A) genetics. 
B) neurological differences. 
C) peer interactions. 
D) socialization. 
A) genetics. 
B) neurological differences. 
C) peer interactions. 
D) socialization.

Question 4

Three of the following describe environmental factors that contribute to gender differences we see in school-age children.Which statement is not an accurate description of how the environment contributes to gender differences?

Accepted Answer

A) Most characters in books and television shows behave in a gender-stereotypical fashion. 
B) Parents have higher expectations for their daughters regarding the level of education they should obtain. 
C) Boys' typical games are more likely to foster visual-spatial skills. 
D) Girls' typical toys are more likely to promote the development of social skills. 
A) Most characters in books and television shows behave in a gender-stereotypical fashion. 
B) Parents have higher expectations for their daughters regarding the level of education they should obtain. 
C) Boys' typical games are more likely to foster visual-spatial skills. 
D) Girls' typical toys are more likely to promote the development of social skills.

Question 5

Three of the following teachers are using strategies that are appropriate for students with mental retardation.Which teacher is not using an appropriate strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Ms.Akers uses many manipulatives to make new concepts concrete for students. 
B) Mr.Britton gives students explicit instructions, such as, "Hang up your coat, then come sit at your desk and take out a pencil." 
C) Ms.Chang teaches basic math facts but does not teach students how to use them in real-life situations. 
D) Mr.Stefano presents new material at a slower pace than he does for his nondisabled students. 
A) Ms.Akers uses many manipulatives to make new concepts concrete for students. 
B) Mr.Britton gives students explicit instructions, such as, "Hang up your coat, then come sit at your desk and take out a pencil." 
C) Ms.Chang teaches basic math facts but does not teach students how to use them in real-life situations. 
D) Mr.Stefano presents new material at a slower pace than he does for his nondisabled students.

Question 6

If we consider both Gardner's and Sternberg's views of intelligence, we would most likely conclude that:

Accepted Answer

A) dramatic improvements in students' IQs are possible in a year or two if we provide a stimulating classroom environment. 
B) students with high intelligence will do well in school regardless of cultural background. 
C) almost all of our students are likely to be "intelligent" in one way or another. 
D) students who are fluent in two or three languages will be more intelligent than students who are fluent in just one. 
A) dramatic improvements in students' IQs are possible in a year or two if we provide a stimulating classroom environment. 
B) students with high intelligence will do well in school regardless of cultural background. 
C) almost all of our students are likely to be "intelligent" in one way or another. 
D) students who are fluent in two or three languages will be more intelligent than students who are fluent in just one.

Question 7

Mr.Smith would like to create a more multicultural classroom environment in his geography class.Which of the following is not a recommendation that would necessarily foster cultural sensitivity among his students?

Accepted Answer

A) bring in the values and beliefs of other cultures in classroom discussions. 
B) promote democratic thinking. 
C) have students learn the specific geographic regions of different cultural groups. 
D) promote positive social interactions among students belonging to different cultures. 
A) bring in the values and beliefs of other cultures in classroom discussions. 
B) promote democratic thinking. 
C) have students learn the specific geographic regions of different cultural groups. 
D) promote positive social interactions among students belonging to different cultures.

Question 8

Which one of the following is the most accurate statement about group differences among students?

Accepted Answer

A) When we have knowledge about typical group differences, we have a very good idea of how individual students are likely to perform in the classroom. 
B) We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their ethnic background, but not when we know their gender. 
C) We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their gender, but not when we know their ethnic background. 
D) The average for one group may be different than for another group, but variability within each group keeps us from predicting individual performance. 
A) When we have knowledge about typical group differences, we have a very good idea of how individual students are likely to perform in the classroom. 
B) We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their ethnic background, but not when we know their gender. 
C) We can make fairly accurate predictions about individual students when we know their gender, but not when we know their ethnic background. 
D) The average for one group may be different than for another group, but variability within each group keeps us from predicting individual performance.

Question 9

Meshawn is thinking about the many different ways in which the concept of a lever might be applied to everyday problems.Meshawn is exhibiting:

Accepted Answer

A) intrapersonal intelligence. 
B) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. 
C) convergent thinking. 
D) divergent thinking. 
A) intrapersonal intelligence. 
B) bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. 
C) convergent thinking. 
D) divergent thinking.

Question 10

Considering research on gender differences, what is the likely result when Ms.Wolf assigns small-group work in her seventh-grade science class?

Accepted Answer

A) Kevin and Bill will sit back and watch, making Amelia and Jenna do all the work. 
B) Steven will set up the samples, Roger will do the measurements, Joannie will take notes, and Rachelle will watch. 
C) James will write down the results and Neal will watch while Maninder sets up the samples and Lynn measures them. 
D) Nicki will measure, Donald will direct the activities, and Jeff and Scott will alternate taking notes and watching. 
A) Kevin and Bill will sit back and watch, making Amelia and Jenna do all the work. 
B) Steven will set up the samples, Roger will do the measurements, Joannie will take notes, and Rachelle will watch. 
C) James will write down the results and Neal will watch while Maninder sets up the samples and Lynn measures them. 
D) Nicki will measure, Donald will direct the activities, and Jeff and Scott will alternate taking notes and watching.

Question 11

Which one of the following classes is most likely to foster students' creativity?

Accepted Answer

A) In Mr.Lee's class, students are allowed to dabble freely in whatever subject area they want during a ten-minute creativity break at the end of each school day. 
B) In Ms.Patrick's class, students are drilled until they memorize specific facts word for word. 
C) In Ms.Paul's class, students are expected to perform quickly yet creatively in order to get a good grade. 
D) In Mr.MacIssac's class, students are allowed to spend a 45-minute block of time every week experimenting with the artistic medium of their choice. 
A) In Mr.Lee's class, students are allowed to dabble freely in whatever subject area they want during a ten-minute creativity break at the end of each school day. 
B) In Ms.Patrick's class, students are drilled until they memorize specific facts word for word. 
C) In Ms.Paul's class, students are expected to perform quickly yet creatively in order to get a good grade. 
D) In Mr.MacIssac's class, students are allowed to spend a 45-minute block of time every week experimenting with the artistic medium of their choice.

Question 12

Judging from what you have learned about how intelligence is typically measured, which one of the following would you be least likely to find on an intelligence test?

Accepted Answer

A) If all jerps are loobs, and if all loobs are rengs, are all jerps also rengs? 
B) How many friends do you have? 
C) What does the word candid mean? 
D) In what way are a tree and a flower alike? 
A) If all jerps are loobs, and if all loobs are rengs, are all jerps also rengs? 
B) How many friends do you have? 
C) What does the word candid mean? 
D) In what way are a tree and a flower alike?

What impact does teacher wait time have on students' classroom performance?

Which one of the following statements best reflects Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

What is the most likely explanation for observed sex differences in academic settings?

Three of the following describe environmental factors that contribute to gender differences we see in school-age children.Which statement is not an accurate description of how the environment contributes to gender differences?

Three of the following teachers are using strategies that are appropriate for students with mental retardation.Which teacher is not using an appropriate strategy?

If we consider both Gardner's and Sternberg's views of intelligence, we would most likely conclude that:

Mr.Smith would like to create a more multicultural classroom environment in his geography class.Which of the following is not a recommendation that would necessarily foster cultural sensitivity among his students?

Which one of the following is the most accurate statement about group differences among students?

Meshawn is thinking about the many different ways in which the concept of a lever might be applied to everyday problems.Meshawn is exhibiting:

Considering research on gender differences, what is the likely result when Ms.Wolf assigns small-group work in her seventh-grade science class?

Which one of the following classes is most likely to foster students' creativity?

Judging from what you have learned about how intelligence is typically measured, which one of the following would you be least likely to find on an intelligence test?

Educational Psychology and Teacher Decision Making

Cognitive and Linguistic Development

Personal, Social, and Moral Development

Learning and Behaviour Processes

Learning and Cognitive Processes

Knowledge Construction

Social Cognitive Views of Learning

Motivation, Affect, and Cognition

Instructional Strategies

Creating and Maintaining a Productive Classroom Environment

Instructional Assessment

Describing Relationships with Correlation Coefficients

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Exam 4: Individual and Group Differences

What impact does teacher wait time have on students' classroom performance?

Which one of the following statements best reflects Sternberg's triarchic theory of intelligence?

What is the most likely explanation for observed sex differences in academic settings?

Three of the following describe environmental factors that contribute to gender differences we see in school-age children.Which statement is not an accurate description of how the environment contributes to gender differences?

Three of the following teachers are using strategies that are appropriate for students with mental retardation.Which teacher is not using an appropriate strategy?

If we consider both Gardner's and Sternberg's views of intelligence, we would most likely conclude that:

Mr.Smith would like to create a more multicultural classroom environment in his geography class.Which of the following is not a recommendation that would necessarily foster cultural sensitivity among his students?

Which one of the following is the most accurate statement about group differences among students?

Meshawn is thinking about the many different ways in which the concept of a lever might be applied to everyday problems.Meshawn is exhibiting:

Considering research on gender differences, what is the likely result when Ms.Wolf assigns small-group work in her seventh-grade science class?

Which one of the following classes is most likely to foster students' creativity?

Judging from what you have learned about how intelligence is typically measured, which one of the following would you be least likely to find on an intelligence test?

Educational Psychology and Teacher Decision Making

Cognitive and Linguistic Development

Personal, Social, and Moral Development

Learning and Behaviour Processes

Learning and Cognitive Processes

Knowledge Construction

Social Cognitive Views of Learning

Motivation, Affect, and Cognition

Instructional Strategies

Creating and Maintaining a Productive Classroom Environment

Instructional Assessment

Describing Relationships with Correlation Coefficients

Filters