Child and Adolescent Learners and Learning Principles Mock Board Exam

When Anton was 5 months old, he looked at a train, but when his view of the train was blocked, he did not search for it. Now that he is 9 months old, he does search for it, reflecting his development on the concept of _____.

Which statement BEST resolves the nature-nurture controversy?

Lemuel, a 7-year-old boy, was asked by his teacher to tell which is greater between 3 and 4. Lemuel had to count on his fingers for him to answer. What condition is afflicting Lemuel based on his response?

Research confirms that student’s motivation is affected by his/her socio-cultural background. Which of the following observations affirms this finding?

Social behaviorists and social cognitivists believe that learning is influenced by social interaction and interpersonal relations. With this in mind, a teacher must _____.

Miggy, a 2-year old boy, has manifestations of special needs. His parents decided to put him under Early Intervention Program. Under special education, what is mainly addressed by early intervention program for children with disabilities, ages 0 to 3 years old?

Which theory highly regards the adaption of teaching methods and strategies to the learner’s biological and developmental set of characteristics

Based on Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory of Development, which of the following statements does NOT speak about “initiative vs. guilt”?

Which of the following characteristics is MOST LIKELY true to all teenagers or adolescents?

When children experience a chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes, impulsivity, these children are said to have special condition, known as _____.

Mrs. Mendoza is the homeroom adviser of Grade IV-Service. Of the following choices, which is generally expected of grade IV pupils?

A large group of teachers in the Philippines sought for the abolition of the CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Law since it is only geared to benefit capitalists/corporations, and it imposes financial and logistical burdens on teachers and other professionals. Following Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral Development, this group belongs to which level?

Saint Teresa of Calcutta is a model of humility and service to mankind. She pledged her entire life to serving the sick and the very old. What level in Kohlberg’s Moral Development did St. Teresa achieve?

Joey, a 7-year-old girl, knows how to arrange objects or things according to weight, shape, color, or size. Joey, as a young learner, has already developed this concept if we refer to Piaget’s work.

In Piaget’s Cognitive Development, when a mother explains to the child that “cats, unlike dogs, do not bark,” the child is in the process of creating a new cognitive structure. What term did Piaget used to describe the child’s cognitive experience?

Erikson has emphasized the importance of developing the child’s industry, or else the child may develop inferiority to oneself. Which of the following situations indicates industry in the learning environment?

The following are the components of the definition of special education, EXCEPT _____.

Robert allowed his classmates to copy his homework so that he will appear more intelligent. He is said to be in _____ Kohlberg’s stage of moral development.

Of the three parts of human personality or psyche, Sigmund Freud explained that _____ is the first to emerge in the process of development.

When drug addiction happens to an individual, Freud explains that the _____.

As we grow, we also acquire new knowledge, experiences, and ideas. Piaget calls this process as _____.

Joshua was raised in a home where his parents are authoritative. Given this kind of upbringing, how will Joshua likely behave in class?

With reference to developmental milestones, which of the following manifests language development of an infant who is 0 to 6 months old?

If Teacher Myrna gives prime importance to her learners’ individual differences, which of the following teaching practices will she use?

All learners are unique in their own way. Which of the following classroom practices promotes student diversity?

During early stage of development, a toddler would start to build some basic concepts in his/her mind, like the idea of a dog or cat, food or toy. According to Piaget, these basic cognitive concepts are known a _____.

Which of the following learning activities under Social Studies will NOT fit the cognitive level of junior high school students?

Which of the following is an implication of Piaget’s early stages of cognitive development so that young learners develop their language and learning skills especially during preschool?

Which of the following statements pertains to Erikson’s concept of “industry”?

Which of the following statements relates to Erikson’s concept of “intimacy”?

According to Erikson, fanaticism is a maladaptive trait developed from having too much ego, the right balance of ego identity by emancipating the black people in America?

Lev Vygotsky underscores _____ that open the door for learners to acquire knowledge, thereby fostering their cognitive development.

In his Values Education class, Mr. Encabo posed few stories of moral dilemma where the students had to think about the righteous thing to do if they were in those difficult situations. This technique was popularized by _____.

When students are already in the adolescence stage, which of the following activities are suitable for their learning?

While taking your exams, you plan to look at your notes again quickly but a voice inside tells you, that “Cheating is very wrong”. Based on Freud’s theory, which part of your psyche is at work?

Most developmentalists consider infancy as the most critical period in human development. Why is this so?

Giving learners with creative tasks are highly desirable because _____.

According to Havighurst, developing the fundamental skills in reading, writing, and calculating are expected to be achieved by those in _____.

Developmentalists agree that both nature and nurture affect human development. What role does nature or heredity play in a child’s development?

Which of these notions apply to an inclusive education?

I. Every learner is a valued member of the class and the school community.

II. Children with special needs are given special attention.

III. Teachers address the needs of the class a whole, both typical and atypical needs of the learners.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child-centered pre-school?

How can Kylie, who is now 16 years old, BEST figure out her identity?

What type of play is most common among pre-school kids?

Basing, on Psychosocial Development Theory, what is considered to be the crucial stage in, building an individual’s self-esteem and confidence?

The ultimate goal of exploratory research is to _____.

What kind of developmental research is appropriate if you want to determine the impact of K-12 program in its 5-year implementation?

What research type is BEST utilized at solving pressing local issues within educational communities?

How important are the research questions in a study?

This kind of qualitative research is an in-depth study of people, cultures, and habits through participation, immersion, and/or observation of their actual communities.