EDUC 2130 Quiz #4

W. Huitt

Question #1

After learning about classical conditioning, Sheila explained the function of each major component in the model (conditioned response, unconditioned stimulus, etc.) Which element from Bloom et al.'s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain is most directly exemplified by Sheila's behavior?

a.Synthesisb.Comprehensionc.Evaluationd.Application

Question #2

Which of the following terms describes a characteristic of working memory?

a. Sensory

b. Repository

c. Bottleneck

d. Networked

Question #3

When a teacher has students engage in a study method such as SQ4R she is encouraging students to engage in

a.critical thinking.

b.elaboration.

c.metacognition.

d.All of the above are correct.

Question #4

A term used by cognitive psychologists to refer to the process of thinking about material to be learned in a way that connects the material to information or ideas already in the learner’s mind.

a.Elaboration

b.Procedural

b.Schematic

c.Compacting

Question #5

Researchers believe all of the following regarding working memory EXCEPT for which statement?

a.Working memory is where the mind operates on information.b.Working memory is where the mind organizes information for storage or discarding.c.Individuals do not differ in the capacity of their working memories to accomplish a given learning task. d.The limited capacity of working memory is one aspect of information processing that has important implications for the design and practice of instruction.

Question #6

Mr. Gottshalk tries to help Toby recall an event that took place during her field trip to the natural history museum by saying, “remember, it was the time when you and Dennis went off to see the skeletons.” Which memory component was most directly involved?

a.Long-term episodicb.Long-term procedural c.Long-term semantic d.Short-term

Question #7

One criticism of Bloom et al.’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain is that

a.the lower level objectives tend to be trivial and the higher levels too difficult to attain.

b.it is not really very helpful to teachers for writing lessons and planning objectives.

c.the lower levels of the taxonomy are actually the most difficult to teach.

d.it may not be a true hierarchy.

Question #8

The process of maintaining a thought in working memory is called

a. elaborative rehearsal.

b. rote rehearsal.

c. attention.

d. networking.

Question #9

Knowledge about one's own learning or about how to learn (thinking about thinking) is called

a.self-questioning.

b.critical thinking.

c.metacognition.

d.mnemonics.

Question #10

The key idea that Bloom et al.'s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain offers to teachers is that

a.assessment is an exact process.

b.there are many levels of knowing in a particular learning task.

c.higher-order learning deserves more emphasis than lower-level skills.

d.lower-level learning deserves more emphasis than higher-order skills.

Question #11

A major difference between behaviorist and cognitive views of learning is that cognitive theories  

a.emphasize internal processes within the learner.

b.are based upon psychological theories of learning.

c.stress the importance of observable student and teacher action.

d.emphasize the design of environments that are controlled through stimuli.

Question #12

Malinda identifies the names of all present members of the President’s cabinet. Which element from Bloom et al.’s Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain is most directly exemplified?

a.Analysisb.Synthesisc.Comprehensiond.Knowledge

Question #13

A student is shown a model of a motorcycle and asked to explain what its different components are and how they interact. According to Bloom et al.'s Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives this is an example of the ________ level.

a.comprehension

b.evaluation

c.synthesis

d.analysis

Question #14

Ms. Miller explained that the causes of the Russian revolution had some similarities to those of the American and French revolutions previously discussed. She then explained these in detail and discussed some important differences. This is an example of

a.active semantic connectivity.b.using episodic memory.c.elaboration.d.repetition rehearsal.

Question #15

A researcher has completed a study correlating high school students’ career interests and achievement in a technology-oriented course. The results of the study will show

a.the degree of relationship between the two variables.b.how career interests causes the achievement in the course.c.how a single student who is low or high on in career interests does in the course.d.what happens when one of the two variables is kept constant for two or more groups.

Question #16

A student composes a rather complex computer program using the commands that she learned in her computer class. Which element from Bloom's taxonomy is most directly exemplified?

a.Analysisb.Synthesisc.Evaluation d.Comprehension

Question #17

Angela was designated as this week’s teacher’s helper. However, on Wednesday she continued to run down the hall after her teacher had reminded her twice that she should walk in the hall and she lost this privilege. Angela has apparently received

a.negative reinforcement

b.positive reinforcement

c.punishment

d.response cost.

Question #18

Theorists divide long-term memory into at least three parts; what are they? 

a.Eidetic memory, auditory memory and procedural memoryb.Sensory memory, working memory, and long-term memoryc.Procedural memory, declarative memory, and imagery memoryd.Imagery memory, semantic memory, and procedural memory

Question #19

In the model of the teaching/learning process discussed in class, the teacher’s expectations for student learning would be classified as a(n) __________ variable.

a.contextb.inputc.classroom process d.output

Question #20

Two students are shown a variety of tools in a wood working class. Willie is asked to name the tools and Shari is asked to indicate several possible uses of each tool. What would be predicted by proponents of Bloom et al.’s taxonomy of the cognitive domain?

a.Willie would later remember more of the tools than Shari.b.Shari would later remember more of the tools than Willie.c.Shari would have a stronger episodic memory of the tools whereas Willie would have a stronger procedural memory.d.Willie would have a stronger episodic memory of the tools whereas Shari would have a stronger procedural memory.