Question 1

Carey is one year old and playing peek-a-boo with his mom.When she covers her face, Carey thinks his mom has disappeared.What Cognitive Stage does this refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensorimotor
B)  Concrete Operational
C)  Autonomy
D)  Physiological A

Question 2

In order for Melissa to meet her need to know and understand, what type of needs have to be met first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aesthetic needs
B)  Deficiency needs
C)  Psychosocial needs
D)  Personal needs D

Question 3

Toddlers want to try ideas for themselves and try to control their environment.According to Erikson's Psychosocial Development, what are toddlers trying to achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-control
B)  Correlational reasoning
C)  Autonomy
D)  Individuality C

Question 4

What does the Psychosocial Theory address?

Accepted Answer

A)  Love and Belonging needs
B)  Psychological disorders
C)  Social interactions with others
D)  Psychological and Social development

Question 5

Ms.Bigelow provides opportunities for her students to feel successful and values all their contributions.Which one of Maslow's needs does Ms.Bigelow meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relatedness
B)  Love and belongingness
C)  Self-worth and self-esteem
D)  Self-actualization

Question 6

One of the criticisms of Piaget's Cognitive Theory is that children go through cognitive changes instead of developmental stages.How do critics describe this process?

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Question 7

Maslow identified seven categories of basic needs for all students ranked from lowest to highest.What is the name of this arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuum
B)  Venn diagram
C)  Hierarchy
D)  Flow chart

Question 8

Brenda Zabel from Westside High School describes how she empowers her students in class.During a project on human histology, students select their own team members.Throughout the project, students have choices and control over their progress.What Academic Needs are being met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take responsibility for their learning by following their interests and setting goals
B)  Experience a safe, well-organized learning environment
C)  See learning modeled by adults as an exciting & rewarding activity
D)  Having fun and a positive attitude towards learning

Question 9

Describe in detail the influences that lead a child to positive outcomes in Erikson's Industry vs.Inferiority stage.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Older students have more highly developed abilities to think and reason than younger children.Why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developmental assets
B)  Cognitive development
C)  Academic needs
D)  Motivational factors

Question 11

Think about technology in the classroom and how technology can assist in meeting needs common to all students.Consider Brooks's list of questions that students have on the first day of school.How can technology help teachers answer the following questions?
Am I in the right room?
What will I be doing this year?
How will I be graded?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

You are looking for a new aquarium and notice many different shapes.You realize the round aquarium and the square aquarium are the same size.What developmental concept have you mastered that lets you come to this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preoperational
B)  Accomplishment/ Industry
C)  Conversation
D)  Visual understanding

Question 13

What are two of the criticisms or counterarguments regarding Piaget's Cognitive Theory?

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Question 14

Melanie understands her own feelings but cannot sympathize with her friend's feelings.Her perspective is focused around herself which is normal development during this cognitive stage.According to Piaget, what is Melanie's stage of Cognitive Development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preoperational
B)  Concrete Operational
C)  Sensorimotor
D)  Egocentric

Question 15

How would teaching Algebra to a classroom of first graders impact their learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase their understanding of math
B)  Decrease student motivation
C)  Help achieve the next cognitive stage
D)  Learn at differing rates

Question 16

How does a teacher increase motivation for learning with students?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide rigorous and challenging material
B)  Tell jokes and create humor in the class
C)  Provide an atmosphere that meets basic needs
D)  Clearly communicate expectations

Question 17

Students may lack motivation if their needs are not being met.How can teachers help students meet their needs in each of Maslow's seven categories of basic needs? What specific behaviors might you observe teachers doing to meet each of these needs?

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Question 18

Brumby Elementary is a Title I school which provides free and reduced breakfast and lunch to its students.According to Maslow, which need is being met by Brumby Elementary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization
B)  Growth needs
C)  Safety and security
D)  Physiological

Question 19

Sam feels bullied on the school bus each morning.Which one of Maslow's needs is not being met?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety and security
B)  Physiological
C)  Love and belongingness
D)  Family and friends

Question 20

Troy understands that his grades in school correlate with the college entry requirements.He also knows the probability of getting accepted into college.According to Piaget, what is Troy's stage of Cognitive Development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Combinatorial Reasoning
B)  Concrete Operational
C)  Formal Operational
D)  Intellectual Development

Exam 3: The Student: Common Needs