MCQ
Educational Psychology MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Solve 60 Educational Psychology questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.
Practice questions
Q1According to Triarchic Theory of Intelligence, intelligence comes in analytic, creative and practical forms. This theory of intelligence is developed by –
Correct option B is justified because Robert J. Sternberg proposed the Triarchic Theory of Intelligence. The theory explains intelligence through three forms: analytical, creative, and practical abilities.
Q2A child's behaviour deviations. and abnormal reactions are result of inability to satisfy his/her motives and drives. This factor of maladjustment is -
Inability to satisfy motives and drives is an internal mental-emotional cause, so it is a psychological factor of maladjustment. Physiological factors relate to the body, sociological factors to society, and philosophical factors to beliefs or values.
Q3Which of the following is not a suitable way to develop self-concept of children?
A positive self-concept is supported by a warm, nurturing environment, acceptance, clear rules explained to the child, and chances to express views and make age-appropriate decisions. Advising children to avoid facing problems works against independence, self-control and confidence. Therefore A is not a suitable way.
Q4In moral development, the thinking process involved in judgements about questions of right and wrong is called –
Correct option B is justified because moral reasoning is the thinking process used to judge right and wrong. Moral dilemma is a situation involving a conflict of choices, while moral reasoning is the mental process used to decide between them.
Q5Which of the following is the highest stage of Gagne’s Hierarchy of learning ?
Gagne arranged learning tasks in a hierarchy from simpler stimulus-response forms to more complex intellectual skills. In that hierarchy, problem solving is placed at the highest level because it requires applying earlier learned rules and concepts. Hence option B is correct.
You've seen 5 of 60 sample questions
Unlimited practice on Educational Psychology comes with the RAS Test Series + Practice pack or Gate Pass.
More questions
6The techniques by which we can study an individual’s personality by observing his/her style of life, behaviour, manner, thoughts and feelings is called –
7Respect and prestige work as a motivation for the individual. These motives are related to which of the following category –
8Select the best definition of an independent view of the self.
9A teacher is planning for content enrichment programme. He is doing so for which type of learners ?
10The theory of learning given by Skinner is
11Educational psychology is concerned with new and ever new researches. Through accumulation of research findings, educational psychologists get better insight into child’s nature and as refined methods of investigation are developed.’ In this context, the nature of educational psychology is –
12Which of the following statements is not related to the nature of educational psychology?
13Which of the following doesn’t help in positive transfer of learning ?
14The classification of personality as introversion and extroversion was given by
15The expectancy of finding satisfaction in mastering challenging and difficult performances, is called –