EDUC 2130
Quiz #4
W. Huitt
Question #1
After learning about classical conditioning, Sheila
explained the function of each major component in
the model (conditioned response, unconditioned
stimulus, etc.) Which element from Bloom et al.'s
Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain is most directly
exemplified by Sheila's behavior?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Synthesis
Comprehension
Evaluation
Application
Question #2
Which of the following terms describes a
characteristic of working memory?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sensory
Repository
Bottleneck
Networked
Question #3
When a teacher has students engage in a study
method such as SQ4R she is encouraging
students to engage in
a.
b.
c.
d.
critical thinking.
elaboration.
metacognition.
All of the above are correct.
Question #4
A term used by cognitive psychologists to refer to
the process of thinking about material to be
learned in a way that connects the material to
information or ideas already in the learner’s mind.
a.
b.
b.
c.
Elaboration
Procedural
Schematic
Compacting
Question #5
Researchers believe all of the following regarding working
memory EXCEPT for which statement?
a. Working memory is where the mind operates on
information.
b. Working memory is where the mind organizes
information for storage or discarding.
c. Individuals do not differ in the capacity of their working
memories to accomplish a given learning task.
d. The limited capacity of working memory is one aspect of
information processing that has important implications
for the design and practice of instruction.
Question #6
Mr. Gottshalk tries to help Toby recall an event
that took place during her field trip to the natural
history museum by saying, “remember, it was the
time when you and Dennis went off to see the
skeletons.” Which memory component was most
directly involved?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Long-term episodic
Long-term procedural
Long-term semantic
Short-term
Question #7
One criticism of Bloom et al.’s Taxonomy of the
Cognitive Domain is that
a. the lower level objectives tend to be trivial and the
higher levels too difficult to attain.
b. it is not really very helpful to teachers for writing
lessons and planning objectives.
c. the lower levels of the taxonomy are actually the
most difficult to teach.
d. it may not be a true hierarchy.
Question #8
The process of maintaining a thought in
working memory is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
elaborative rehearsal.
rote rehearsal.
attention.
networking.
Question #9
Knowledge about one's own learning or
about how to learn (thinking about thinking)
is called
a.
b.
c.
d.
self-questioning.
critical thinking.
metacognition.
mnemonics.
Question #10
The key idea that Bloom et al.'s Taxonomy of the
Cognitive Domain offers to teachers is that
a. assessment is an exact process.
b. there are many levels of knowing in a particular
learning task.
c. higher-order learning deserves more emphasis
than lower-level skills.
d. lower-level learning deserves more emphasis
than higher-order skills.
Question #11
A major difference between behaviorist and cognitive
views of learning is that cognitive theories
a. emphasize internal processes within the learner.
b. are based upon psychological theories of learning.
c. stress the importance of observable student and
teacher action.
d. emphasize the design of environments that are
controlled through stimuli.
Question #12
Malinda identifies the names of all present
members of the President’s cabinet. Which
element from Bloom et al.’s Taxonomy of the
Cognitive Domain is most directly exemplified?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Analysis
Synthesis
Comprehension
Knowledge
Question #13
A student is shown a model of a motorcycle and
asked to explain what its different components are
and how they interact. According to Bloom et al.'s
Taxonomy of Cognitive Objectives this is an
example of the ________ level.
a.
b.
c.
d.
comprehension
evaluation
synthesis
analysis
Question #14
Ms. Miller explained that the causes of the Russian
revolution had some similarities to those of the
American and French revolutions previously
discussed. She then explained these in detail and
discussed some important differences. This is an
example of
a.
b.
c.
d.
active semantic connectivity.
using episodic memory.
elaboration.
repetition rehearsal.
Question #15
A researcher has completed a study correlating
high school students’ career interests and
achievement in a technology-oriented course. The
results of the study will show
a. the degree of relationship between the two
variables.
b. how career interests causes the achievement in
the course.
c. how a single student who is low or high on in
career interests does in the course.
d. what happens when one of the two variables is
kept constant for two or more groups.
Question #16
A student composes a rather complex
computer program using the commands that
she learned in her computer class. Which
element from Bloom's taxonomy is most
directly exemplified?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Analysis
Synthesis
Evaluation
Comprehension
Question #17
Angela was designated as this week’s teacher’s
helper. However, on Wednesday she continued to
run down the hall after her teacher had reminded
her twice that she should walk in the hall and she
lost this privilege. Angela has apparently received
a.negative reinforcement
b.positive reinforcement
c.punishment
d.response cost.
Question #18
Theorists divide long-term memory into at least
three parts; what are they?
a. Eidetic memory, auditory memory and
procedural memory
b. Sensory memory, working memory, and longterm memory
c. Procedural memory, declarative memory, and
imagery memory
d. Imagery memory, semantic memory, and
procedural memory
Question #19
In the model of the teaching/learning
process discussed in class, the teacher’s
expectations for student learning would be
classified as a(n) __________ variable.
a.
b.
c.
d.
context
input
classroom process
output
Question #20
Two students are shown a variety of tools in a wood working
class. Willie is asked to name the tools and Shari is asked to
indicate several possible uses of each tool. What would be
predicted by proponents of Bloom et al.’s taxonomy of the
cognitive domain?
a. Willie would later remember more of the tools than Shari.
b. Shari would later remember more of the tools than Willie.
c. Shari would have a stronger episodic memory of the tools
whereas Willie would have a stronger procedural memory.
d. Willie would have a stronger episodic memory of the tools
whereas Shari would have a stronger procedural memory.