#1
Which of the following best defines 'learning'?
A process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching
A process of memorizing facts without understanding them
A process of unlearning previously acquired information
A process of guessing randomly
#2
What are some socio-economic impacts of education?
Reduced poverty and inequality
Increased crime rates
Higher unemployment rates
More political instability
#3
What is the term used to describe the process of learning through observation and imitation?
Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Social learning theory
Pavlovian learning
#4
Which of the following is a potential consequence of a lack of education?
Increased innovation
Improved health outcomes
Decreased economic growth
Enhanced social cohesion
#5
What is the term used to describe the economic theory that suggests education can lead to increased productivity and economic growth?
Neoliberalism
Human capital theory
Socialism
Monetarism
#6
Which economic theory suggests that investment in education leads to long-term economic growth?
Keynesian economics
Supply-side economics
Trickle-down economics
Human capital theory
#7
In the context of education, what does the term 'human capital' refer to?
Physical infrastructure in schools
The financial resources allocated to education
The collective skills, knowledge, or experience possessed by individuals
The number of educational institutions in a country
#8
According to the World Bank, which region has the highest percentage of children out of school?
Sub-Saharan Africa
East Asia and Pacific
Middle East and North Africa
South Asia
#9
What term describes the practice of separating students based on academic ability into different classes or groups within the same school?
Tracking
Integration
Inclusion
Differentiation
#10
What term refers to the gap in educational attainment and achievement between different socioeconomic groups?
Education disparity
Educational equity
Achievement gap
Learning divide
#11
Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to accessing education?
Lack of infrastructure
Gender discrimination
Overpopulation
Poverty
#12
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the socio-economic impacts of education?
Government policies
Cultural attitudes towards education
Technological advancements
Global climate change
#13
What is one potential way education can impact income inequality?
By reducing unemployment rates
By increasing discrimination
By widening the skills gap
By providing equal opportunities for all
#14
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the digital divide in education?
Access to technology
Quality of educational content
Internet connectivity
Financial resources
#15
What is the term used to describe the unequal distribution of educational opportunities and outcomes based on factors such as race, gender, or socio-economic status?
Educational segregation
Educational equity
Educational apartheid
Educational disparity