MCQS FROM PAST PAPERS
1- Who is considered the father of modern educational psychology?(A) Sigmund Freud(B) Edward Thorndike(C) Jean Piaget(D) None of these
02- Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?(A) Learning to ride a bike(B) Memorizing a poem(C) A dog salivating when it hears a bell(D) None of these
03- Which psychologist is known for the theory of multiple intelligences?(A) Erik Erikson(B) Howard Gardner(C) Jean Piaget(D) None of these
04- Which of the following is NOT a stage in Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?(A) Sensorimotor(B) Preoperational(C) Concrete Operational(D) None of these
05- According to Vygotsky, what plays a crucial role in cognitive development?(A) Reinforcement(B) Social interaction(C) Punishment(D) None of these
06- In Pavlov’s experiment, what was used as unconditioned stimulus?(A) Water(B) Food(C) Salivation(D) Bell
07- Which type of reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?(A) Positive reinforcement(B) Negative reinforcement(C) Punishment(D) None of these
08- Current theories of classroom management see the teacher as a:(A) Guide(B) Leader(C) Director(D) None of these
09- The primary goal of effective classroom management is to:(A) Maintain strict discipline(B) Create positive learning environment(C) Control student behavior(D) None of these
10- Classroom management principles are applied differently in elementary and secondary schools because (A) Teachers are trained differentially (B) Schools are structured differentially(C) Administrative organization changes at these level(D) None
11-Classroom management is synonymous with:(A) Discipline(B) Engagement(C) Motivations(D) None of these
12- An effective classroom management plan relies on:(A) Intrinsic Motivation(B) Rewards and Punishments(C) Extrinsic Motivation(D) None of these
13. For preventing behavioral problems in classroom, which one of the following strategies will be most effective?(A) Shouting on students(B) Ignoring students(C) Establishing clear rules and procedures(D) None of these
14. Mr. Asif has difficulty keeping students on task. Which of the following strategies will most likely increase academic learning time in his classroom?(A) Remember that a good sense of humor is important(B) Hold students accountable for work done during class(C) Allow ample time for transition from one activity to the next(D) None of these
15. Entering into the classroom and exchanging greetings with students is called:(A) Introduction(B) Ice-breaking(C) Presentation(D) None of these
16. A lesson plan is a:(A) Blue print of what a teacher teaches in the classroom(B) Teacher’s homework(C) Student’s exercise(D) None of these
17. The art and science of teaching is called:(A) Pedagogy(B) Lecturing(C) Guiding(D) None of these
18. In which of the following methods of teaching students are passive?(A) Project method(B) Discovery method(C) Lecture method(D) None of these
19. In which of the following methods of teaching students communicate with each other by using speaking, listening and movement process in a small group?(A) Project method(B) Demonstration method
(C) Group discussion method(D) None of these
20. In which of the following teaching methods, a teacher actively shows objects/process and explains to students?(A) Problem solving method(B) Demonstration method(C) Project method (D) None
21. Which of the following methods of teaching is best suited to develop analytical skills among students?(A) Project method(B) Discussion method(C) Problem Solving(D) Lecture method
22. Which of the following cannot be the part of continuous and comprehensive evaluation?(A) Cumulative record (B) Assignment(C) Parents-Teachers Meetings (D) None of these
23. Which type of evaluation is used to know student’s learning pace?(A) Formative(B) Diagnostic(C) Summative(D) Placement
24. To identify which type of educational weakness, achievement test is essential?(A) Emotional Maladjustment(B) Delinquency(C) Reading Disability(D) None of these
25. To assess achievement of students at the end of the course is called:(A) Placement Evaluation(B) Formative Evaluation(C) Summative Evaluation(D) None of these
26. Which among the following is different from the characteristics of a good Test?(A) Validity(B) Reliability(C) Aptitude(D) None of these
27. The assessment done during or before instruction is called:(A) Formal assessment(B) Formative assessment(C) Summative assessment(D) None of these
28. Which assessment type is NOT relatable to teaching-learning Process?(A) Achievement(B) Continuous(C) Clinical(D) None of these
29. In guidance, the person who brings about favorable changes for the learner’s education and provides the assistance is the subject of guidance.(A) Educational Guidance(B) Vocational Guidance(C) Personal Guidance(D) None of these
30. It helps and inspires to grow always to live with others so efficiently that he/she can improve his/her growth and his own valuable purposes.(A) Vocational Guidance(B) Educational Guidance(C) Personal Guidance(D) None of these
31. The organized counseling program is intended to make learner to understand himself, the statement refers to:(A) Psychological Foundations of Guidance(B) Socio-Cultural Foundations of Guidance(C) Personal and Career Counseling(D) None of these
32. Guidance and counseling programs can help young people, not only to solve their problems but also to manage them to lead a better life, the statement refers to:(A) Psychological Foundations of Guidance(B) Socio-Cultural Foundations of Guidance(C) Vocational Guidance(D) None of these
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