Regarding the Field of Educational Psychology, Which of the Following

question 429

Multiple Choice

Regarding the field of educational psychology, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Effective teachers must understand learning, instruction, classroom dynamics, and testing.
• B)Many of the most effective teaching strategies apply the basic principles of classical conditioning.
• C)Topics of interest for educational psychologists include moral development, teacher attitudes, and aptitude testing.
• D)Direct instruction and discovery learning are two types of teaching styles.

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Definitions:

Group Effect

The influence that a group has on individual behavior, leading to changes in attitudes, values, or behaviors due to group dynamics.

Deindividuation

The process by which group members may discontinue self-evaluation and adopt group norms and attitudes.

Prejudice

An attitude toward a group that leads people to evaluate members of that group negatively.

Cognitive Level

A term referring to the complexity, depth, and breadth of an individual's mental abilities and processes.