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Learning Influences and Academic Performance Quiz

Test your knowledge of factors affecting learning outcomes with this quiz. Explore concepts like motivation, memory, and learning theories.

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#1

Which of the following is a factor that can influence academic performance?

Learning style
Shoe size
Favorite color
Hair length
#2

What is the term for the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory?

Cognition
Meta-cognition
Memory consolidation
Information processing
#3

In the context of education, what does the acronym 'STEM' stand for?

Science, Technology, Economics, Mathematics
Social Studies, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
Science, Theology, Engineering, Mathematics
#4

Which of the following is NOT a learning style according to educational psychology?

Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic
Logical
#5

What does the 'Hawthorne Effect' refer to in educational psychology?

Students performing better when they know they are being observed
The influence of caffeine on memory retention
A study on plant growth in different lighting conditions
The impact of digital media on attention spans
#6

Which of the following is NOT a type of learning according to educational psychology?

Operant conditioning
Classical conditioning
Stimulus exhaustion
Observational learning
#7

What is the term for a student's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific situation or task?

Self-esteem
Self-efficacy
Self-actualization
Self-regulation
#8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective study habits?

Procrastination
Time management
Active engagement
Setting goals
#9

What does the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) refer to in educational psychology?

The area where students are most comfortable
The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help
A theory on classroom design
A method of grading assignments
#10

Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation in learning?

Behaviorism
Social learning theory
Cognitive theory
Self-determination theory

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