KERALA TEACHER ELIGIBILITY TEST (K-TET)

Question 1

Who is known for the “Law of Effect” in learning theory?

A. Pavlov
B. Skinner
C. Thorndike
D. Piaget

Answer 1

Thorndike

Question 2

Classical conditioning was developed by which psychologist?

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Bruner
D. Vygotsky

Answer 2

Pavlov

Question 3

Operant conditioning involves:

A. Involuntary responses to stimuli
B. Reinforcement and punishment
C. Cognitive restructuring
D. Social interaction

Answer 3

Reinforcement and punishment

Question 4

Which psychologist is associated with the concept of “Zone of Proximal Development”?

A. Piaget
B. Bruner
C. Vygotsky
D. Ausubel

Answer 4

Vygotsky

Question 5

“Discovery Learning” is a concept introduced by:

A. Bruner
B. Skinner
C. Pavlov
D. Gagne

Answer 5

Bruner

Question 6

Which theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement in learning?

A. Classical conditioning
B. Operant conditioning
C. Constructivist theory
D. Gestalt psychology

Answer 6

Operant conditioning

Question 7

The principle that behavior followed by satisfying consequences is likely to be repeated is known as:

A. Law of Exercise
B. Law of Readiness
C. Law of Effect
D. Law of Disuse

Answer 7

Law of Effect

Question 8

Piaget’s theory of cognitive development includes which stages?

A. Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
B. Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational
C. Preconventional, Conventional, Postconventional
D. Attachment, Exploration, Identity, Integrity

Answer 8

Sensorimotor, Preoperational, Concrete Operational, Formal Operational

Question 9

Who proposed the Hierarchy of Learning?

A. Thorndike
B. Gagne
C. Skinner
D. Lewin

Answer 9

Gagne

Question 10

“Constructivist Approach” in learning is most closely associated with:

A. Skinner
B. Pavlov
C. Vygotsky
D. Thorndike

Answer 10

Vygotsky

Question 11

Gestalt psychology focuses on:

A. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts
B. Behavior modification through reinforcement
C. Classical conditioning
D. Cognitive development stages

Answer 11

The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Question 12

Which psychologist is known for their work on insight learning with chimpanzees?

A. Skinner
B. Kohler
C. Pavlov
D. Bruner

Answer 12

Kohler

Question 13

Jerome Bruner emphasized the importance of:

A. Reinforcement and punishment
B. Stages of moral development
C. Discovery learning
D. Observational learning

Answer 13

Discovery learning

Question 14

According to Vygotsky, learning occurs most effectively in the:

A. Zone of Proximal Development
B. Formal Operational Stage
C. Law of Effect
D. Gestalt Context

Answer 14

Zone of Proximal Development

Question 15

Which theory posits that learners construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world?

A. Behaviorism
B. Constructivism
C. Gestalt psychology
D. Classical conditioning

Answer 15

Constructivism

Question 16

Which psychologist developed the concept of “schemas”?

A. Thorndike
B. Piaget
C. Skinner
D. Lewin

Answer 16

Piaget

Question 17

David Ausubel is best known for his work on:

A. Operant conditioning
B. Discovery learning
C. Meaningful learning
D. Classical conditioning

Answer 17

Meaningful learning

Question 18

Scaffolding” in educational context is associated with:

A. Skinner
B. Piaget
C. Bruner
D. Pavlov

Answer 18

Bruner

Question 19

Behaviorism primarily focuses on:

A. Internal thought processes
B. Observable behaviors
C. Stages of moral development
D. Social interaction

Answer 19

. Observable behaviors

Question 20

Which theory is based on the idea that learning is a process of connecting stimuli and responses?

A. Constructivist theory
B. Gestalt theory
C. Classical conditioning
D. Cognitive development theory

Answer 20

Classical conditioning

Question 21

Which principle is associated with Skinner’s operant conditioning?

A. Stimulus generalization
B. Positive reinforcement
C. Object permanence
D. Social learning

Answer 21

Positive reinforcement

Question 22

Jean Piaget is known for his work in:

A. Classical conditioning
B. Cognitive development
C. Operant conditioning
D. Social learning theory

Answer 22

Cognitive development

Question 23

“Constructivist approach” in learning emphasizes:

A. Memorization of facts
B. Active engagement in problem-solving
C. Reinforcement and punishment
D. Passive absorption of information

Answer 23

Active engagement in problem-solving

Question 24

Who introduced the concept of “readiness” in learning?

A. Vygotsky
B. Bruner
C. Thorndike
D. Piaget

Answer 24

Thorndike

Question 25

According to Gestalt psychology, perception involves: A. Simple associations B. Insight and understanding of whole patterns C. Reinforcement contingencies D. Developmental stages

Answer 25

Insight and understanding of whole patterns

Question 26

Which psychologist emphasized the role of social interaction in cognitive development? A. Skinner B. Pavlov C. Vygotsky D. Thorndike

Answer 26

Vygotsky

Question 27

Which learning theory involves understanding the underlying structure of problems? A. Classical conditioning B. Operant conditioning C. Gestalt psychology D. Cognitive development theory

Answer 27

Gestalt psychology

Question 28

Constructivist approach" in learning is often applied in: A. Lecture-based teaching B. Standardized testing C. Hands-on, experiential learning D. Rote memorization

Answer 28

Hands-on, experiential learning

Question 29

According to Piaget, cognitive development is: A. A continuous process B. Stage-based C. Unrelated to age D. Predetermined by genetics

Answer 29

Stage-based

Question 30

Bruner’s "spiral curriculum" is designed to: A. Reinforce repetitive learning B. Introduce complex concepts in a simplified manner C. Avoid revisiting topics D. Focus solely on rote learning

Answer 30

Introduce complex concepts in a simplified manner

Question 31

The "Zone of Proximal Development" is a key concept in: A. Piaget’s theory B. Vygotsky’s theory C. Skinner’s theory D. Thorndike’s theory

Answer 31

Vygotsky’s theory

Question 32

Gestalt psychologists believe learning involves: A. Memorization of individual parts B. Understanding the whole concept C. Positive reinforcement D. Classical conditioning

Answer 32

Understanding the whole concep

Question 33

Which of the following is a principle of Gestalt psychology? A. Law of Effect B. Law of Proximity C. Law of Reinforcement D. Law of Conditioning

Answer 33

Law of Proximity

Question 34

Who introduced the concept of "scaffolding" in education? A. Skinner B. Bruner C. Pavlov D. Thorndike

Answer 34

Bruner

Question 35

Kurt Lewin is known for his work on: A. Field theory and group dynamics B. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning D. Cognitive development stages

Answer 35

Field theory and group dynamics

Question 36

Gagne's Hierarchy of Learning includes: A. Seven levels of learning processes B. Stages of moral development C. Four stages of cognitive development D. Laws of effect and exercise

Answer 36

Seven levels of learning processes

Question 37

Which psychologist proposed the "discovery learning" approach? A. Skinner B. Pavlov C. Bruner D. Gagne

Answer 37

Bruner

Question 38

Which of the following is a key aspect of constructivist learning theory? A. Reinforcement and punishment B. Active construction of knowledge C. Fixed stages of development D. Classical conditioning

Answer 38

Active construction of knowledge

Question 39

Piaget’s theory of cognitive development is based on: A. Stages and schemas B. Reinforcement schedules C. Conditioning and stimuli D. Group dynamics

Answer 39

Stages and schemas

Question 40

Which psychologist emphasized the importance of "schemas" in learning? A. Pavlov B. Skinner C. Piaget D. Bruner

Answer 40

Piaget

Question 41

Ausubel’s theory of meaningful learning focuses on: A. Rote memorization B. Connecting new information with existing knowledge C. Behavioral reinforcement D. Unconscious processes

Answer 41

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Question 42

Who introduced the concept of “insight learning” through experiments with chimpanzees? A. Pavlov B. Skinner C. Kohler D. Thorndike Answer: C

Answer 42

Kohler

Question 43

The principle of “operant conditioning” was developed by: A. Pavlov B. Skinner C. Thorndike D. Lewin

Answer 43

Skinner

Question 44

Which theory emphasizes the social context of learning? A. Piaget’s theory B. Vygotsky’s theory C. Skinner’s theory D. Thorndike’s theory

Answer 44

Vygotsky’s theory

Question 45

The idea that learning is a process of discovery and that students construct their own understanding is central to: A. Behaviorism B. Constructivism C. Classical conditioning D. Operant conditioning

Answer 45

Constructivism

Question 46

Which psychologist is associated with the “Law of Readiness”? A. Skinner B. Thorndike C. Pavlov D. Lewin

Answer 46

Thorndike

Question 47

Vygotsky's theory is often contrasted with which other cognitive development theory? A. Skinner's behaviorism B. Pavlov's classical conditioning C. Piaget's stages of development D. Thorndike's connectionism

Answer 47

Piaget's stages of development

Question 48

Which learning theory focuses on the transformation of information in the learner's mind? A. Constructivist theory B. Classical conditioning C. Operant conditioning D. Field theory

Answer 48

Constructivist theory

Question 49

he concept of “readiness” in learning is primarily associated with: A. Vygotsky B. Skinner C. Thorndike D. Bruner

Answer 49

Thorndike

Question 50

Which psychologist emphasized the importance of prior knowledge in learning new information? A. Skinner B. Ausubel C. Pavlov D. Lewin

Answer 50

Ausubel