Pedagogy MCQs (page 57 of 100)
Learning theories, child development, motivation, philosophy of education, teaching methods, curriculum and assessment, measurement and evaluation, classroom management, guidance and counselling, inclusive education, research, planning and school leadership, and Pakistan's education system. Includes applied, scenario-based questions in the style of recent FPSC SST (General) papers. For educator, SST, ESE, lecturer and other teaching posts.
1,997 questions. Select an option to check your answer, or open "Show answer". Showing 1121–1140.
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Channelling aggressive energy into sport is the defence mechanism of:
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Answer: A. Sublimation
Sublimation redirects unacceptable impulses into socially valued activities.
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Urie Bronfenbrenner proposed the:
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Answer: B. Ecological systems theory
Development is shaped by nested systems from the family to the wider culture.
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In Bronfenbrenner's theory, the family and classroom belong to the:
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Answer: D. Microsystem
The microsystem is the child's immediate environment.
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The relationship between a child's home and school belongs to Bronfenbrenner's:
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Answer: A. Mesosystem
The mesosystem is made up of links between microsystems.
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Cultural values and beliefs belong to Bronfenbrenner's:
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Answer: C. Macrosystem
The macrosystem is the broad cultural context.
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Development that proceeds from the head downwards is called:
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Answer: C. Cephalocaudal development
Infants control their heads before their legs.
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Development that proceeds from the centre of the body outwards is called:
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Answer: D. Proximodistal development
Children control their arms before their fingers.
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Which statement about growth and development is correct?
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Answer: A. Development follows a predictable sequence but its rate differs between individuals
The sequence is similar for everyone, but the pace varies.
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Growth is mainly ______, while development is both quantitative and qualitative.
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Answer: D. Quantitative
Growth refers to measurable increases such as height and weight.
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Changes that unfold naturally from genetic programming, such as walking, are called:
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Answer: C. Maturation
Maturation depends on biological readiness rather than practice.
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The "nature versus nurture" debate concerns the relative influence of:
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Answer: B. Heredity and environment
Modern psychology sees development as an interaction of both.
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Adolescence was described as a period of "storm and stress" by:
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Answer: D. G. Stanley Hall
Hall's 1904 book "Adolescence" popularised this view.
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Imaginary audience and personal fable are features of adolescent egocentrism described by:
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Answer: D. David Elkind
Adolescents feel constantly watched and believe their experiences are unique.
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Attachment theory was developed mainly by:
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Answer: B. John Bowlby
Bowlby argued that a secure bond with a caregiver underpins healthy development.
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Mary Ainsworth's "Strange Situation" procedure measured:
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Answer: B. Infant attachment styles
It identified secure, avoidant and ambivalent (resistant) attachment.
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The period when a child is especially ready to learn a particular skill is called a:
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Answer: A. Sensitive (critical) period
Language, for example, develops most easily in early childhood.
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A temporary levelling off in learning progress is called a:
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Answer: B. Learning plateau
Plateaus are normal; progress often resumes after consolidation or a change in method.
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Which factor is environmental rather than hereditary?
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Answer: C. Quality of schooling
Schooling, nutrition and family support are environmental influences.
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Language acquisition device (LAD) is a concept proposed by:
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Answer: A. Noam Chomsky
Chomsky argued that humans are born with an innate capacity for language.
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B. F. Skinner explained language acquisition mainly through:
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Answer: C. Reinforcement and imitation
His 1957 book "Verbal Behavior" treated language as learned behaviour.