cPSYC 2008 (Learning) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025PSYC 2008 (Learning) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025PSYC 2008 (Learning) Final Assessment Qns & Ans 2025
,1. Which of the following best describes 'operant conditioning'?
a) Learning through imitation
b) Learning through reinforcement
c) Learning through observation
d) Learning through insight
ANS: b) Learning through reinforcement
Rationale: Operant conditioning involves modifying behavior
through the use of reinforcement or punishment.
2. In Bandura's Social Learning Theory, which of the following
is NOT a key component?
a) Attention
b) Retention
c) Motivation
d) Reinforcement
ANS: d) Reinforcement
Rationale: While reinforcement is important, Bandura
emphasizes cognitive processes over direct reinforcement.
, a) Behaviorism
b) Constructivism
c) Social Learning Theory
d) Humanism
ANS: b) Constructivism
Rationale: Constructivism posits that knowledge is actively
constructed by learners through their experiences.
4. Which of the following is a characteristic of Metacognition?
a) Learning how to memorize information
b) Understanding one's own learning processes
c) Learning from mistakes without reflection
d) Relying solely on external feedback
ANS: b) Understanding one's own learning processes
Rationale: Metacognition involves awareness and regulation
of one's own thinking and learning strategies.
5. In the context of the cognitive load theory, 'intrinsic load'
refers to:
a) The difficulty of the material to be learned
b) The additional information provided to enhance learning
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