What is working memory (sometimes known as short-term memory)?
It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less than a minute.
What is positive reinforcement?
Reinforcement consists of getting something a learner finds desirable.
What is metacogniti...
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What is working memory (sometimes known as short-term memory)? - ANSWER-
It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less
than a minute.
What is positive reinforcement? - ANSWER- Reinforcement consists of getting
something a learner finds desirable.
What is metacognition? - ANSWER- Thinking about thinking
What is an accurate comparison between behaviorist and social cognitive
theories of learning. - ANSWER- social cognitive theorists propose that
reinforcement affects observers as well as the individuals actually being
reinforced.
In what way does self-efficacy differ from the term self-concept? - ANSWER- self-
efficacy varies depending on the specific task to be performed
The term negative reinforcement can best be described as a situation in which: -
ANSWER- Something the learner doesn't want is taken away after a response
- No homework after doing well on an exam
- Car chiming until you put your seatbelt on
Ms. O'Connor reinforces James every time she sees him reading independently.
Once he is reading frequently, she begins to reinforce him only every second
time, then only every third time, and so on, gradually reinforcing him less and
less often. From a behaviorist perspective, we can predict Jimmy will: - ANSWER-
Continue to read independently
,Which one of the following statements best characterizes ho reinforement of
incompatible behavior can help reduce inappropriate behavior in the classroom?
- ANSWER- An undesirable behavior will decrease when a student is reinforced
for a behavior in an opposite manner
Social cognitive theory can best be characterized as being concerned with
learning: - ANSWER- through observations of others
One characteristic common to all behavorist learning theories is an emphasis on:
- ANSWER- the effect of the environment on learning
Which one of the following statements best describes positive reinforcement? -
ANSWER- Reinforcement consists of getting something a learner wants.
If we want to enhance students' metacognitive processes during problem solving,
we would be most likely to: - ANSWER- suggest questions that students might
ask themselves as they work on problems.
Which one of the following is the best illustration of metacognition? - ANSWER-
Dolly is studying for a history test. She knows that she has trouble with dates, so
she checks herself by giving herself a short quiz after each chapter.
Criterion-Referenced Assessment - ANSWER- - Helps to figure out whether of not
the teaching and students' learning meet the international goals and the content
area standards for the covered material.
- assess strengths and weaknesses of students' understanding
- Focus is on standards
Which one of the following eamples illustrates informal assessment? - ANSWER-
observing how students handle the ball as they play soccer in gym class
Which one of the following is the best example of performance assessment -
ANSWER- having students do as many push-ups as they can
by encouraging students to evaluate their own performance during assessment
activities we are most likely to: - ANSWER- promote self-regulation
Which one of the following is a legitimate concern about the use of performance
assessment? - ANSWER- its reliability and content validitly are sometimes
questionable.
, Which of the following students show motivation consistent with theoretical
views of self worth? - ANSWER- Monica doesn't read the comments her teacher
has written on her research paper because she suspects that they're not very
flattering.
which one of the following statements best describes motivation theorists'
concept of sense of self-determination? - ANSWER- Believing that you have some
choice about what you do.
Norm-Referenced Assessment - ANSWER- - Individual performance
- In your music class the teacher decides on chair order by having your whole
trumpet section play the same piece and then evaluates their quality relative to
the other students.
- Top 10% of your class in order to get into a certain college
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informal assessment - ANSWER-
informal assesment is valid
Ms. Smith's 7th grade language arts class has a reading chart on the wall to chart
how mny books they read during the month of december. If they read 3 books
each, the class as a wholewill receive a movie day where they get to choose a
movie. What type of motivation is this classified as? - ANSWER- Extrinisic
motivation
The cognitive theory of motivation that one fo the congnitions that affect
motivation is goals. Out of the four types of goals, which of these scenarios best
illustrates a mastery approach? - ANSWER- Sam loves playing football, but for
some reason he just can't seem to throw that perfect spiral. After many attempts
he asks his dad for tips and suggestions on how to throw a great pass since his
dad played football throughout his younger years
"My parents are proud of my academic achievements and peers look up to
classmates who are part of a team or club. It means a lot to me that i graduate
with a perfect GPA and I hope to be valedictorian" Which type of goal does this
indicate? - ANSWER- Performance-approach goal
Anthony is a seventh grade student who is struggling to be motivated in his
science class. Which of the following theories regarding Anthony's lack of
motivation exhibits a cognitive theoretical approach? - ANSWER- "Anthony's
teacher should present him with choices, allowing him some control over his
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