#1
Which of the following is a factor that can influence academic performance?
Learning style
ExplanationIndividual preferences in acquiring new information.
#2
What is the term for the process of encoding, storing, and retrieving information in memory?
Information processing
ExplanationMental activities associated with memory functions.
#3
In the context of education, what does the acronym 'STEM' stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
ExplanationInterdisciplinary fields of study.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a learning style according to educational psychology?
Logical
ExplanationNot recognized as a distinct learning approach.
#5
What does the 'Hawthorne Effect' refer to in educational psychology?
Students performing better when they know they are being observed
ExplanationEnhanced performance due to awareness of being studied.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a type of learning according to educational psychology?
Stimulus exhaustion
ExplanationNot recognized as a valid learning process.
#7
What is the term for a student's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific situation or task?
Self-efficacy
ExplanationConfidence in achieving desired outcomes.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective study habits?
Procrastination
ExplanationDelaying tasks hinders productive learning.
#9
What does the 'Zone of Proximal Development' (ZPD) refer to in educational psychology?
The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help
ExplanationGap between independent and assisted learning.
#10
Which psychological theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation in learning?
Self-determination theory
ExplanationFocuses on inner drive and personal goals.