DSSSB TGT · Section B — Teaching Methodology and Pedagogy
Learning Theories
Behaviourist, cognitive and constructivist learning theories.
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In Pavlov's classical conditioning experiment, a dog learned to salivate at the sound of a bell because the bell was repeatedly paired with food. In this experiment, what is the bell called after conditioning has occurred?
Q2 · Learning Theories · MEDIUM
According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, a child in the concrete operational stage (7-11 years) can perform which of the following tasks that a child in the preoperational stage cannot?
Q3 · Learning Theories · MEDIUM
A teacher wants to help students learn complex problem-solving by providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students become more competent. This instructional approach is most closely aligned with which concept from Vygotsky's sociocultural theory?
Q4 · Learning Theories · MEDIUM
According to constructivist learning theory, which classroom practice would be MOST effective for promoting deep understanding of concepts?
Q5 · Learning Theories · HARD
A teacher observes that a student who previously struggled with mathematics has started saying 'I can't do math' and gives up quickly when faced with challenging problems. According to social cognitive theory, this behavior is BEST explained by which concept?