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Q1A teacher first shows how to ask, "What evidence supports this answer?" During group work, learners begin using the same question while discussing a new topic. Which theory cue is the strongest?

A Behaviourism, because every group discussion is a repeated response.
B Gestalt, because learners are seeing all parts of the topic as one whole.
C Piaget, because the learners must be changing an earlier idea.
D Bandura, because learners observe a modelled behaviour and then use it.
Explanation

D is correct because the learners adopt a question form after seeing the teacher model it. A is plausible because there is repeated use, but the central cue is observation of a model.

Q2A child is learning to write the Hindi letter ja. The teacher first praises the correct starting point, then the shape that is closer to the target, and finally the full letter when it becomes correct. Which behaviourist process is being used?

A Shaping through successive approximation
B Whole-pattern insight from Gestalt
C Learning by watching a model
D Active construction after comparing evidence
Explanation

A is correct because the teacher reinforces closer and closer attempts until the final response is formed. That is shaping through successive approximation. The other options point to Gestalt, Bandura, and Piaget.

Q3A learner remembers isolated facts about a food chain, but understands the idea only after seeing all organisms arranged in one diagram. Which learning cue is closest?

A Trial-and-error reward learning
B Copying a peer model
C Gestalt understanding of the whole pattern
D Memorization of unrelated facts only
Explanation

Gestalt learning emphasizes understanding an organized whole or pattern. The learner understands the food-chain idea after seeing the organisms arranged as a connected diagram.

Q4A child says all heavy objects sink, then changes the idea after comparing a stone, a wooden block, and a metal spoon in water. Which Piaget-related classroom cue is most directly shown?

A Rewarding the child after a correct response
B Imitating a peer's demonstrated method
C Sudden insight into a whole visual pattern
D Active reconstruction of an earlier idea after evidence
Explanation

In a broad Piaget-related classroom cue, the learner actively changes an earlier idea after comparing evidence. The child revises the 'all heavy objects sink' idea after checking different objects.

Q5A lesson has two moments. First, learners practise locating symbols and receive quick feedback. Later, they arrange the symbols, roads, and settlements on one map and explain the relationship. Which interpretation is most justified?

A Only Bandura is shown because all classroom learning needs a model.
B Only Piaget is shown because every map activity is active construction.
C The first moment fits a behaviourist cue, and the later moment fits a Gestalt cue.
D The whole lesson must be rejected because more than one cue appears.
Explanation

C is correct because practice with quick feedback is behaviourist, while arranging parts to explain one relationship is Gestalt. B is tempting because map work can be active, but it overgeneralizes.

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6A child thinks all floating objects are light, then revises the idea after testing a leaf, a plastic block, and a large log. Which Piaget-related cue is shown?

ASimple imitation of a model
BReinforcement through praise
CWhole-pattern insight without changing an idea
DChanging an existing idea after new evidence

7A learner cannot connect separate timeline events, but after the teacher arranges them as one sequence, the learner suddenly sees the pattern. Which learning-theory cue is closest?

ABehaviourist reinforcement after a correct response
BBandura's observational learning through a peer model
CGestalt insight after seeing an organized whole
DPiagetian revision after comparing examples

8Which statements show sound REET-level reasoning about these four learning theories? 1. A theory match should be based on what the learner is doing in the vignette. 2. If a learner observes and later uses a behaviour, Bandura is a stronger cue than a generic child-centred label. 3. If feedback improves a visible response, behaviourism is a possible cue. 4. The same theory should be chosen for every supportive classroom action.

A1 and 4 only
B2 and 4 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D1, 2 and 3 only

9Which classroom evidence best fits a behaviourist interpretation of learning?

AA learner gives a more accurate response after repeated practice and specific feedback.
BA learner suddenly grasps a relationship after seeing all parts together.
CA learner uses a discussion style after watching a classmate use it.
DA learner revises an idea after comparing evidence and explaining the change.

10During vocabulary practice, a teacher gives quick praise after each correct use of a new word and asks learners to repeat the response. Which learning-theory cue is strongest?

ABehaviourist reinforcement after a desired response
BBandura's observational learning by watching a model
CGestalt insight from seeing a whole pattern
DPiagetian reconstruction after comparing examples

11A teacher wants learners to use a fair turn-taking rule during group discussion. Which action most clearly fits Bandura's classroom cue?

AWrite the rule on the board and ask learners to memorise it.
BGive marks only for the written summary after discussion.
CAsk the class to read a paragraph about cooperation silently.
DDemonstrate turn-taking with two learners, then ask groups to practise the same pattern.

12A teacher wants learners to ask better questions during a history discussion. Which action best reflects Bandura's classroom cue?

AGiving marks each time a learner asks any question
BModelling two good questions first, then asking learners to try similar questions
CRearranging a chart so learners suddenly see the whole pattern
DAsking learners to revise a wrong idea after comparing examples

13Arrange the steps of Bandura's observational learning in the best order: 1 Observe the model 2 Remember the steps 3 Try the behaviour 4 Stay motivated to continue. Which sequence is correct?

A1-2-3-4
B2-1-4-3
C1-3-2-4
D4-1-2-3

14A learner copies the teacher's way of comparing two sources but cannot explain why the comparison is useful. What should the teacher do next to keep the theory match and assessment sound?

ACall it complete Piaget learning because the learner used a child-centred task.
BCall it Gestalt learning because all comparison involves a whole pattern.
CTreat it as behaviourism only and stop after praising the copied steps.
DRecognize the modelling cue and ask the learner for a one-sentence justification of the comparison.

15A teacher asks learners to sort local resources into groups, explain their reasons, and revise the grouping after comparing examples. Which option best fits Piaget's broad classroom cue?

ALearners repeat the teacher's final definition without using examples
BThe teacher gives only a reward after a correct answer
CLearners copy a peer's chart without discussing reasons
DLearners actively construct and adjust understanding through experience

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