Educational Psychology and Special Education Quiz

Test your knowledge on inclusive education with questions ranging from ZPD to assistive technology and teaching strategies.

#1

Which theorist is associated with the concept of Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

Jean Piaget
B.F. Skinner
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
#2

What is the primary focus of Educational Psychology?

Understanding how individuals learn and develop
Training teachers in classroom management techniques
Developing standardized tests
Designing curriculum materials
#3

According to the theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Howard Gardner, how many different types of intelligences are there?

Three
Five
Seven
Nine
#4

What is the term for the process of modifying instruction and curriculum to accommodate students with diverse learning needs?

Inclusion
Adaptation
Accommodation
Differentiation
#5

What is the term for a temporary and reversible difficulty in learning or processing information?

Intellectual disability
Learning disability
Specific learning disorder
Developmental delay
#6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Difficulty with social communication
Repetitive behaviors
Impaired motor skills
Restricted interests
#7

What is the term for a learning strategy that involves breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps?

Chunking
Scaffolding
Fading
Elaboration
#8

In the context of special education, what does the acronym IEP stand for?

Individualized Educational Plan
Individualized Evaluation Program
Intensive Educational Protocol
Individualized Engagement Protocol
#9

Which law mandates that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education?

No Child Left Behind Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
#10

Which of the following is an example of an assistive technology device used to support students with disabilities in reading?

Cochlear implant
Braille typewriter
Screen reader software
White cane
#11

What is the term for the process of systematically gathering information about a student's strengths and weaknesses to make educational decisions?

Assessment
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Progress monitoring
#12

Who is credited with developing the concept of Behaviorism?

Abraham Maslow
John Watson
Jerome Bruner
Lev Vygotsky
#13

What is the term for the process of teaching students in the least restrictive environment possible?

Mainstreaming
Segregation
Exclusion
Isolation
#14

Who is known for the theory of cognitive development that emphasizes the role of social interaction in learning?

Jean Piaget
Albert Bandura
Erik Erikson
Lev Vygotsky
#15

What is the term for an instructional strategy where complex tasks are broken down into smaller steps and taught sequentially?

Differentiation
Scaffolding
Inclusion
Accommodation
#16

Who developed the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), which advocates for designing educational materials and environments that are accessible to all students?

Albert Bandura
John Dewey
Ronald Reagan
David Rose
#17

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement technique used in behavior management?

Timeout
Punishment
Extinction
Praise
#18

Which of the following is an example of an emotional or behavioral disorder?

Dyslexia
Oppositional defiant disorder
Deafness
Cerebral palsy
#19

What is the term for the process of gradually reducing the level of support provided to a student as they become more independent?

Fading
Overcorrection
Reinforcement
Punishment

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