The most intense and crucial socialisation takes place

• during adolescence
  
  

• during early childhood
  
  

• during adulthood
  
  

• throughout the life of a person

Heredity is considered as a _______ social structure.

• secondary
  
  

• dynamic
  
  

• static
  
  

• primary

According to Piaget, during the first stage of development (birth to about 2 years age), a child learns best

• by comprehending neutral words
  
  

• by thinking in an abstract fashion
  
  

• by applying newly acquired knowledge of language
  
  

• by using the senses 

Which of the following does not reflect teaching for understanding'?

• Teach students to provide examples to illustrate how a law works
  
  

• Help students see similarities and differences and generate analogies
  
  

• Enable students to memorise isolated facts and procedures
  
  

• Ask students to explain a phenomenon or a concept in their own words

Theory of learning which totally and only depends on 'observable behaviour' is associated with ________ theory of learning.

• developmental
  
  

• behaviourist
  
  

• constructivist
  
  

• cognitivist

16.

A teacher wants the gifted children of her class to achieve their potential Which of the following should she not do to achieve her objective?

• Teach them to manage stress
  
  

• Segregate them from their peers for special attention
  
  

• Challenge them to enhance their creativity
  
  

• Teach them to enjoy non-academic activities

Which of the following is not a sign of reading difficulty among young learners? Difficulty in

• reading speed and fluency
  
  

• understanding words and ideas
  
  

• spelling consistency
  
  

• letter and word recognition

Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of intrinsically motivated children?

• They enjoy doing their work
  
  

• They display a high level of energy while working
  
  

• They like challenging tasks
  
  

• They always succeed

'Self-regulation' of learners refers to

• creating regulations for student behaviour
  
  

• rules and regulations made by the student body
  
  

• self-discipline and control
  
  

• their ability to monitor their own learning

Which of the following statements cannot be considered as a feature of learning'?

• Learning is something that occurs as a result of certain experiences
  
  

• Study of behaviour is learning
  
  

• Unlearning is also a part of learning
  
  

• Learning is a process that mediates behavior