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Q1A sociogram of a class shows that one pupil receives many positive choices, one pupil receives no choices, and three pupils choose one another repeatedly. Which interpretation is most appropriate?

A The first pupil is an isolate, the second is a star, and the three pupils form a formal group.
B The first pupil is a star, the second is an isolate, and the three pupils form a clique.
C The first pupil is a democratic leader, the second is laissez-faire, and the three pupils show autocracy.
D The first pupil has high achievement, the second has low intelligence, and the three pupils have equal ability.
Explanation

In Moreno's sociometry, many positive choices indicate a star, no choices indicate an isolate, and repeated mutual choices indicate a clique. The alternatives incorrectly convert social-choice data into formal grouping, leadership style or measures of ability and achievement.

Q2In Cooley's classification, which pair correctly distinguishes a primary group from a secondary group?

A Primary group: large and impersonal; secondary group: intimate and face-to-face
B Primary group: small, intimate and face-to-face; secondary group: large, impersonal and goal-based
C Primary group: officially created; secondary group: always spontaneously created
D Primary group: based only on opposition to outsiders; secondary group: based only on loyalty to insiders
Explanation

C. H. Cooley's primary group is small, intimate and face-to-face, while a secondary group is larger, impersonal and goal-oriented. Formal-informal and in-group-out-group are different bases of classification, so they cannot replace Cooley's distinction.

Q3In FIACS interpretation, what does a higher indirect-to-direct ratio most directly indicate?

A Teacher authority is stronger because directions and criticism dominate classroom talk
B Student silence is high because teacher talk has almost disappeared
C The classroom interaction is more participatory and learner-centred
D The classroom has no teacher influence because only student initiation is being coded
Explanation

The FIACS indirect-to-direct ratio compares indirect teacher influence with direct teacher influence. A higher ratio suggests more praise, acceptance of ideas and questioning relative to lecturing, direction and criticism, so the class is more participatory and learner-centred.

Q4In Moreno's sociometry, which set correctly matches the sociogram terms with their meanings?

A Stars: most frequently chosen; isolates: not chosen; cliques: mutually choosing subgroups
B Stars: rejected members; isolates: subgroup leaders; cliques: unchosen pupils
C Stars: pupils with high marks; isolates: introverts; cliques: formal academic teams
D Stars: elected monitors; isolates: punished pupils; cliques: random seating clusters
Explanation

J. L. Moreno developed sociometry to measure patterns of acceptance and rejection in a group. A sociogram shows stars as frequently chosen members, isolates as unchosen members and cliques as mutually choosing subgroups; the other options confuse sociometric status with marks, roles, punishment or seating.

Q5In Flanders' Interaction Analysis Category System, which distribution of the ten categories is correct?

A Seven categories of teacher talk, two of student talk and one of silence or confusion
B Five categories of teacher talk, four of student talk and one of silence or confusion
C Four categories of indirect teacher talk, three of direct teacher talk and three of silence
D Six categories of teacher talk, three of student talk and one of discipline
Explanation

Flanders' Interaction Analysis Category System classifies classroom verbal behaviour into ten categories: seven teacher talk, two student talk and one silence/confusion. Options that add a discipline category, overcount silence, or reduce teacher-talk categories misstate the standard FIACS structure.

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6Assertion: In the classic leadership-style studies, the democratic style generally produced better morale and more sustained work than the autocratic or laissez-faire styles. Reason: Democratic leadership involves shared decision-making, which supports participation and group responsibility.

ABoth Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
BBoth Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason does not explain Assertion.
CAssertion is true, but Reason is false.
DAssertion is false, but Reason is true.

7Which of the following is incorrect about a positive classroom climate?

AIt is fostered by cooperation and mutual respect.
BIt is supported by fair rules and emotional support.
CIt is weakened by excessive competition and punitive control.
DIt is best created by fear, strict punishment and one-way control.

8Which statement is incorrect about the classification of groups in educational psychology?

APrimary groups are small, intimate and face-to-face.
BSecondary groups are generally large, impersonal and goal-based.
CIn-group and out-group are classifications based on felt membership and perceived outside status.
DInformal groups are always created by written rules and official authority.

9Assertion (A): Kounin's withitness is a basis of proactive classroom management. Reason (R): It refers to the teacher's awareness of what is happening in the classroom, which helps prevent misbehaviour before it escalates.

ABoth A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
BBoth A and R are true, but R does not explain A
CA is true, but R is false
DA is false, but R is true

10Which pair correctly distinguishes self-control based discipline from punitive control?

ASelf-control based discipline rejects clear expectations; punitive control builds understanding
BSelf-control based discipline emphasizes understanding and desirable behaviour; punitive control depends mainly on punishment
CSelf-control based discipline is reactive; punitive control is preventive and proactive
DSelf-control based discipline means absence of rules; punitive control means democratic decision-making

11Consider the following statements about competition and cooperation in classroom group climate. Statement I: Cooperation tends to support mutual respect, cohesiveness and group morale. Statement II: Excessive competition usually improves class climate because it reduces social comparison and status anxiety. Which option is correct?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false
CStatement I is false, but Statement II is true
DStatement I is true, but Statement II is false

12Consider the following statements about Lewin, Lippitt and White's leadership styles. I. In autocratic leadership, decisions are mainly made by the leader. II. In democratic leadership, decision-making is shared and morale is generally better sustained. III. In laissez-faire leadership, the leader gives strict step-by-step direction. IV. Sociometry was developed by Lewin as a leadership-style test. Which statements are correct?

AII and III only
BI, II and IV only
CI and II only
DI, III and IV only

13Match the type of group with its defining basis. List I: 1. Formal group 2. Informal group 3. In-group 4. Out-group. List II: a. A group to which one feels belonging b. A group seen as outside one's membership c. A group deliberately organized by rules or authority d. A group arising from personal relations and spontaneous interaction.

A1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
B1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
C1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a
D1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d

14Which set contains only indirect teacher-talk categories in FIACS?

ALecturing, giving directions and criticising student behaviour
BAccepting feelings, praising or encouraging, accepting ideas and asking questions
CAsking questions, lecturing, giving directions and praising
DStudent initiation, student response, silence and confusion

15Which statement about FIACS and classroom interaction is incorrect?

APraise and encouragement are counted as indirect teacher talk
BLecturing and giving directions are counted as direct teacher talk
CStudent response and student initiation are the two student-talk categories
DCriticising or justifying authority is an indirect teacher-talk category because it guides students

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