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Situation: Read the following then answer question. Nita doesn’t enjoy writing but can’t
escape from it. She has to finish it in order to graduate.
Greta has always liked to write. She really likes to become a better writer because wants to be
a journalist.

1. Who is likely to be more focused on the wring

activity and why?
• Greta, because she is intrinsically motivated.
• Nita, because she is extrinsically motivated.
• Both, because they are both motivated
anyway.
• It cannot be determined. Motivation is
fluctuates.
Situation: Read the following then answer question. Nita doesn’t enjoy writing but can’t
escape from it. She has to finish it in order to graduate.
Greta has always liked to write. She really likes to become a better writer because wants to be
a journalist.

1. Who is likely to be more focused on the wring

activity and why?
• Greta, because she is intrinsically motivated.
• Nita, because she is extrinsically motivated.
• Both, because they are both motivated
anyway.
• It cannot be determined. Motivation is
fluctuates.
• 2. What is/are more like to happen when a student
gets intrinsically motivated?
• I. Tackles assigned task willingly
• II. Eager to learn in classroom material
• III. Engage meaningful learning
a.I, II, III
b.I and II only
c.I and II
d. II and III
• 2. What is/are more like to happen when a student
gets intrinsically motivated?
• I. Tackles assigned task willingly
• II. Eager to learn in classroom material
• III. Engage meaningful learning
a.I, II, III
b.I and II only
c.I and II
d. II and III
3. Which apply/applies to extrinsically motivated
learners?
• I. Tend to process superficially
• II. Tend to be content meeting minimum requirements
• III. Achieve at high level intrinsic
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I only
3. Which apply/applies to extrinsically motivated
learners?
• I. Tend to process superficially
• II. Tend to be content meeting minimum requirements
• III. Achieve at high level intrinsic
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I only
Read the following then answer questions.
Ask to do a learning task. Joe hesitates and says, “Mahirap Ayaw ko, Diko kaya.”
(It’s difficult, I don’t like it, I can’t do it.)

4. Which statement about Joe is CORRECT?

a.Has a low sense of self- efficacy
b.Has a high sense of self- efficacy
c.Has no sense of self- efficacy
d.Wants to be sure of his self- efficacy
Read the following then answer questions.
Ask to do a learning task. Joe hesitates and says, “Mahirap Ayaw ko, Diko kaya.”
(It’s difficult, I don’t like it, I can’t do it.)

4. Which statement about Joe is CORRECT?

a.Has a low sense of self- efficacy
b.Has a high sense of self- efficacy
c.Has no sense of self- efficacy
d.Wants to be sure of his self- efficacy
• 5. Which drive can motivate him to perform
the learning task? The drive to ____.
• achieve
• have power
• affiliate
• to be free
• 5. Which drive can motivate him to perform
the learning task? The drive to ____.
• achieve
• have power
• affiliate
• to be free
• 6. To which factor can you attribute his perceive inability
to perform the task? To a factor ____.
i.within him
ii.outside his control
iii.which is stable
iv.within his control
a.I and IV
b. II and III
c. I only
d.IV only
• 6. To which factor can you attribute his perceive inability
to perform the task? To a factor ____.
i.within him
ii.outside his control
iii.which is stable
iv.within his control
a.I and IV
b. II and III
c. I only
d.IV only
• 7. Is it possible to motivate this type of student?
• Yes, he can do something with his ability.
• Yes, he can change the nature of the job.
• No, it is impossible to motivate a student who
himself is not motivated.
• No, motivation is totally dependent on the
student. No person outside him can influence
him.
• 7. Is it possible to motivate this type of student?
• Yes, he can do something with his ability.
• Yes, he can change the nature of the job.
• No, it is impossible to motivate a student who
himself is not motivated.
• No, motivation is totally dependent on the
student. No person outside him can influence
him.
• 8. To which problem does the case of the student allude?
• Unmotivated students
• Uncaring teachers
• Extremely difficult learning tasks
• Incompetent teachers

• I and III
• I and II
• II and III
• I II III and IV
• 8. To which problem does the case of the student allude?
• Unmotivated students
• Uncaring teachers
• Extremely difficult learning tasks
• Incompetent teachers

• I and III
• I and II
• II and III
• I II III and IV
Read the answer.
Principal A wants her teachers to be constructivist in their teaching orientation.

9. Which does he/she want his/her teachers to

do?
• Make her students derive meaning from what is
presented
• Give the meaning of what she presents
• Let her students construct meaningful
sentences based on the lesson
• Require her students to come up with a
construct of the lesson
Read the answer.
Principal A wants her teachers to be constructivist in their teaching orientation.

9. Which does he/she want his/her teachers to

do?
• Make her students derive meaning from what
is presented
• Give the meaning of what she presents
• Let her students construct meaningful
sentences based on the lesson
• Require her students to come up with a
construct of the lesson
10. Which one should teachers then avoid?
Students’____
• reflection
• memorization of facts for testing
• inquiry
• self – directed learning
10. Which one should teachers then avoid?
Students’____
• reflection
• memorization of facts for testing
• inquiry
• self – directed learning
11. Which material will teachers most likely to
use?
• Facts
• Laws
• Time – tested principles
• Hypothesis
11. Which material will teachers most likely to
use?
• Facts
• Laws
• Time – tested principles
• Hypothesis
12. Which material will teachers most likely
AVOID?
• Controversial issues
• Unquestionable laws
• Open – ended topics
• Problem or cases
12. Which material will teachers most likely
AVOID?
• Controversial issues
• Unquestionable laws
• Open – ended topics
• Problem or cases
13. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action anchored?
• Students learn by personally constructing meaning of what is
taught.
• Students construct and reconstruct meanings based on
experiences.
• Students derive meaning from the meaning that the teacher gives.

• I and III
• I only
• I and II
• II only
13. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action anchored?
• Students learn by personally constructing meaning of what is
taught.
• Students construct and reconstruct meanings based on
experiences.
• Students derive meaning from the meaning that the teacher gives.

• I and III
• I only
• I and II
• II only
• 14. What do the school campus expressions
“promdi” and “barriotic” indicate?
A. The powerlessness of the poor
B. Low literacy rate of the country
C. The power of the rich
D. The prevalence of ethnocentrism
• 14. What do the school campus expressions
“promdi” and “barriotic” indicate?
A. The powerlessness of the poor
B. Low literacy rate of the country
C. The power of the rich
D. The prevalence of ethnocentrism
15. Professor B once said: “We talk of developing
critical thinking among our students, but when
they disagree with us, we get offended.” To
which Filipino trait does this point?
A. Inquisitiveness of the Filipino Youth
B. The lack of seriousness among Filipinos
C. Extreme authoritarianism
D. Lack of subjectivity
15. Professor B once said: “We talk of developing
critical thinking among our students, but when
they disagree with us, we get offended.” To
which Filipino trait does this point?
A. Inquisitiveness of the Filipino Youth
B. The lack of seriousness among Filipinos
C. Extreme authoritarianism
D. Lack of subjectivity
• 16. Between pursuing a college course where
there is no demand and a vocational course
which is highly in demand, the students usually
opt for college course. Which Filipino value is
demonstrated?
• A. Importance of education
• B. Penchant for a college diploma
• C. Desire for entrepreneurship
• D. Interest to obtain a skill
• 16. Between pursuing a college course where
there is no demand and a vocational course
which is highly in demand, the students usually
opt for college course. Which Filipino value is
demonstrated?
• A. Importance of education
• B. Penchant for a college diploma
• C. Desire for entrepreneurship
• D. Interest to obtain a skill
• 17. Lecturer C narrates: “I observe that when
there is an English-speaking foreigner in class,
more often than not, his classmates perceive
him to be superior.” To which Filipino trait does
this point?
• A. Hospitality
• B. Friendliness
• C. Colonial mentality
• D. Lack of confidence
• 17. Lecturer C narrates: “I observe that when
there is an English-speaking foreigner in class,
more often than not, his classmates perceive
him to be superior.” To which Filipino trait does
this point?
• A. Hospitality
• B. Friendliness
• C. Colonial mentality
• D. Lack of confidence
• 18. To ensure that all Filipino children are
functionally literate, which mechanism is
meant to reach out to children who come
from a barangay without a school?
• A. Mobile teacher
• B. Multi-level classroom
• C. Multi-grade classroom
• D. Sine Eskwela
• 18. To ensure that all Filipino children are
functionally literate, which mechanism is
meant to reach out to children who come
from a barangay without a school?
• A. Mobile teacher
• B. Multi-level classroom
• C. Multi-grade classroom
• D. Sine Eskwela
• 19. Which program of the Department of
Education is an offshoot of the Filipino
bayanihan spirit?
• A. Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP)
• B. Brigada Eskwela
• C. Child-Friendly School System
• D. The Basic Education Curriculum
• 19. Which program of the Department of
Education is an offshoot of the Filipino
bayanihan spirit?
• A. Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP)
• B. Brigada Eskwela
• C. Child-Friendly School System
• D. The Basic Education Curriculum
• 20. Which developmental principle is NOT
TRUE?
• A. Children’s development is a function of
environment and heredity.
• B. Children develop at different rates.
• C. Children develop in a predictable manner.
• D .Children develop skills and abilities in an
unpredictable manner.
• 20. Which developmental principle is NOT
TRUE?
• A. Children’s development is a function of
environment and heredity.
• B. Children develop at different rates.
• C. Children develop in a predictable manner.
• D .Children develop skills and abilities in an
unpredictable manner.
• 21. Which type of parenting style is most
beneficial to the development of children,
according to research?
• A. Authoritarian
• B. Permissive
• C. Authoritative
• D. Uninvolved
• 21. Which type of parenting style is most
beneficial to the development of children,
according to research?
• A. Authoritarian
• B. Permissive
• C. Authoritative
• D. Uninvolved
• 22. According to Erikson, what years are
critical for the development of self-
confidence?
• A. High school years
• B. Elementary school years
• C. Preschool years
• D. College years
• 22. According to Erikson, what years are
critical for the development of self-
confidence?
• A. High school years
• B. Elementary school years
• C. Preschool years
• D. College years
• 23. At the high school level, Kohlberg’s advice to
teachers is for them to begin discussing with students
about abstract principles such as justice and human
rights. On the average, in which moral development
stage are high school students supposed to be?
• A. Post conventional stage
• B. Conventional stage
• C. In between conventional and post conventional stage
• D. That depends on the school culture
• 23. At the high school level, Kohlberg’s advice to
teachers is for them to begin discussing with students
about abstract principles such as justice and human
rights. On the average, in which moral development
stage are high school students supposed to be?
• A. Post conventional stage
• B. Conventional stage
• C. In between conventional and post conventional stage
• D. That depends on the school culture
• 24. Which is the ideal stage of moral
development?
• A. Social contract
• B. Universal ethical principle
• C. Law and order
• D. Good boy/good girl
• 24. Which is the ideal stage of moral
development?
• A. Social contract
• B. Universal ethical principle
• C. Law and order
• D. Good boy/good girl
• 25. Based on Freud’s theory, which operate/s
when a student strikes a classmate at the
height of anger?
• A. Id
• B. Superego
• C. Ego
• D. Id and Ego interact
• 25. Based on Freud’s theory, which operate/s
when a student strikes a classmate at the
height of anger?
• A. Id
• B. Superego
• C. Ego
• D. Id and Ego interact
• 26. “Do not cheat. Cheating does not pay. If
you do, you cheat yourself” says the voiceless
from within you.” In the context of Freud’s
theory, which is/are at work?
• Id
• Superego
• Ego
• Id and Ego interact
• 26. “Do not cheat. Cheating does not pay. If
you do, you cheat yourself” says the voiceless
from within you.” In the context of Freud’s
theory, which is/are at work?
• Id
• Superego
• Ego
• Id and Ego interact
• 27. What is referred to as the “looking glass
self” of Cooley?
• A. It is how l look at myself through the eyes of
others.
• B. It is how others look at myself.
• C. It is how others affect me.
• D. It is how l influence others.
• 27. What is referred to as the “looking glass
self” of Cooley?
• A. It is how l look at myself through the eyes
of others.
• B. It is how others look at myself.
• C. It is how others affect me.
• D. It is how l influence others.
• 28. You will understand when a pre-school boy
asserts that two rows of five coins similarly spaced
have equal amounts; but when one row is spread
out so that it is longer than the other, he says it has
more coins. Based on Piaget’s theory, which ability
does he lack?
• Multiple classification
• Perspective thinking
• Reversibility
• Conservation
• 28. You will understand when a pre-school boy
asserts that two rows of five coins similarly spaced
have equal amounts; but when one row is spread
out so that it is longer than the other, he says it has
more coins. Based on Piaget’s theory, which ability
does he lack?
• Multiple classification
• Perspective thinking
• Reversibility
• Conservation
• 29. When asked about her order, a little girl
tells the waiter “yong kagaya kahapon.” With
Piaget’s theory in mind, what is the little girl’s
behavior called?
• Pre-operational egocentrism
• Conservation
• Reversibility
• Transductive reasoning
• 29. When asked about her order, a little girl
tells the waiter “yong kagaya kahapon.” With
Piaget’s theory in mind, what is the little girl’s
behavior called?
• Pre-operational egocentrism
• Conservation
• Reversibility
• Transductive reasoning
30. In the context of Piaget’s theory answer this
analogy:
Preoperational stage: Transductive reasoning
Concrete operational stage: ____.
• Proportional reasoning
• Deductive reasoning
• Inductive reasoning
• Logical reasoning
30. In the context of Piaget’s theory answer this
analogy:
Preoperational stage: Transductive reasoning
Concrete operational stage: ____.
• Proportional reasoning
• Deductive reasoning
• Inductive reasoning
• Logical reasoning
• 31. In which order does cognitive development proceed,
according to Piaget?
I. Formal operations stage
ll. Sensorimotor stage
lll. Preoperational stage
lV. Concrete operations stage
A. ll, lll, lV, l
B. B. ll, lll, l, lV
C. ll, l, lll, lV
D. ll, l, lV, lll
• 31. In which order does cognitive development proceed,
according to Piaget?
I. Formal operations stage
ll. Sensorimotor stage
lll. Preoperational stage
lV. Concrete operations stage
A. ll, lll, lV, l
B. B. ll, lll, l, lV
C. ll, l, lll, lV
D. ll, l, lV, lll
• 32. Teacher H begins a lesson on tumbling by
demonstrating front and back somersaults in slow motion
and physically guiding his students through the correct
movements. As his students become more skillful, he
stands back from the mat and gives verbal feedback about
how to improve.With Vygotsky’s theory in mind, what did
teacher H do?
• Guided participation
• Peer interaction
• Apprenticeship
• Scaffolding
• 32. Teacher H begins a lesson on tumbling by
demonstrating front and back somersaults in slow motion
and physically guiding his students through the correct
movements. As his students become more skillful, he
stands back from the mat and gives verbal feedback about
how to improve.With Vygotsky’s theory in mind, what did
teacher H do?
• Guided participation
• Peer interaction
• Apprenticeship
• Scaffolding
• 33. Which is essential in the cognitive
development of persons according to
Vygotsky?
• A. Independent thinking
• B. Social interaction
• C. Individual mental work
• D. Scientific thinking
• 33. Which is essential in the cognitive
development of persons according to
Vygotsky?
• A. Independent thinking
• B. Social interaction
• C. Individual mental work
• D. Scientific thinking
34. Teacher X asked her students to describe how their
families celebrate holidays. Student can discover that
people celebrate holidays differently. Which principle on
cognitive development governs Teacher X’s teaching
activity?
• A. Social interaction is essential for cognitive
development.
• B. Children often think in different ways at different ages.
• C. Cognitive development involves relating new
information to prior knowledge.
• D. Children actively construct their knowledge.
34. Teacher X asked her students to describe how their
families celebrate holidays. Student can discover that
people celebrate holidays differently. Which principle on
cognitive development governs Teacher X’s teaching
activity?
• A. Social interaction is essential for cognitive
development.
• B. Children often think in different ways at different ages.
• C. Cognitive development involves relating new
information to prior knowledge.
• D. Children actively construct their knowledge.
• 35. Social exposure to various cultures expands a child’s
pool of knowledge. Which statements go/es with this
sentence?
• l. The less experiences a child has the more disciplined
he/she becomes.
• ll. The more experiences a child has the richer his/her
world becomes
• lll. The more selective parents in the exposure of the child,
the more challenged the child becomes.
• l only C.I and ll
• ll only D. lll only
• 35. Social exposure to various cultures expands a child’s
pool of knowledge. Which statements go/es with this
sentence?
• l. The less experiences a child has the more disciplined
he/she becomes.
• ll. The more experiences a child has the richer his/her
world becomes
• lll. The more selective parents in the exposure of the child,
the more challenged the child becomes.
• l only C.I and ll
• ll only D. lll only
• 36. Rodel gave a wrong answer. Teacher said
“Wrong! You are way off.” As a consequence
other students in the class were afraid to
answer questions. Which of the following is
illustrated by the event?
• Ripple effect C. Severity error
• Halo effect D. Central tendency
error
• 36. Rodel gave a wrong answer. Teacher said
“Wrong! You are way off.” As a consequence
other students in the class were afraid to
answer questions. Which of the following is
illustrated by the event?
• Ripple effect C. Severity error
• Halo effect D. Central tendency
error
Read the following and answer.
SITUATION.
Principal Emilia wants her teachers to apply
constructivism in teaching.
• 37. Which material will her teachers least
prefer?
A. Unquestionable laws C. Open-endedtopics
B. Controversial issues D. Problems or cases
Read the following and answer.
SITUATION.
Principal Emilia wants her teachers to apply
constructivism in teaching.
• 37. Which material will her teachers least
prefer?
A. Unquestionable laws C. Open-endedtopics
B. Controversial issues D. Problems or cases
• 38. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action
anchored?
• I. Students learn by personally constructing meaning
of what is taught.
• ll. Students construct and reconstruct meaning based
on experiences.
• lll.Students derive meaning from the meaning that the
teacher gives.
• l and ll C. l, ll, lll
• l D. ll
• 38. On which assumption/s is the principal’s action
anchored?
• I. Students learn by personally constructing meaning
of what is taught.
• ll. Students construct and reconstruct meaning based
on experiences.
• lll.Students derive meaning from the meaning that the
teacher gives.
• l and ll C. l, ll, lll
• l D. ll
39. Which concept/s of the learner will Principal
Emilia as a constructivist NOT accept?
• l. “Empty vessel”
• ll. “Tabula rasa”
• lll. Candle to be lighted
• l only C. ll only
• l, ll D. lll only
39. Which concept/s of the learner will Principal
Emilia as a constructivist NOT accept?
• l. “Empty vessel”
• ll. “Tabula rasa”
• lll. Candle to be lighted
• l only C. ll only
• l, ll D. lll only
• 40. All of the following describe the
development of children aged 11 to 13
EXCEPT__________________.
• A. sex differences in IQ becomes more evident
• B. they shift from impulsivity to adaptive
ability
• C. they exhibit increased objectivity in thinking
• D. they show abstract thinking and judgment
• 40. All of the following describe the
development of children aged 11 to 13
EXCEPT__________________.
• A. sex differences in IQ becomes more evident
• B. they shift from impulsivity to adaptive ability
• C. they exhibit increased objectivity in thinking
• D. they show abstract thinking and judgment
• 41. A grade 6 twelve-year-old boy comes from a
dysfunctional family and has been abused and
neglected. He has been to orphanages and three
different elementary schools. He can decode at the
second grade level, but he can comprehend orally
materials at the fourth or fifth grade level. The most
probable cause/s of this students reading problem
is/are _____________.
• A. immaturity C. neurological factors
• B. emotional factors D. poor teaching
• 41. A grade 6 twelve-year-old boy comes from a
dysfunctional family and has been abused and
neglected. He has been to orphanages and three
different elementary schools. He can decode at the
second grade level, but he can comprehend orally
materials at the fourth or fifth grade level. The most
probable cause/s of this students reading problem
is/are _____________.
• A. immaturity C. neurological factors
• B. emotional factors D. poor teaching
42. The role of play in the preschool and early
childhood years is that it___________.
• A. develops competitive spirit
• B. separates reality from fantasy
• C. develops the upper and lower limbs
• D. increases imagination due to expanding
knowledge and emotional range
42. The role of play in the preschool and early
childhood years is that it___________.
• A. develops competitive spirit
• B. separates reality from fantasy
• C. develops the upper and lower limbs
• D. increases imagination due to expanding
knowledge and emotional range
• 43. Who of the following authors would most
help Teacher Lito to understand the
underlying effects of poverty on academic
achievement?
A. Maslow C. Piaget
B. Dewey
D.Kohlberg
• 43. Who of the following authors would most
help Teacher Lito to understand the
underlying effects of poverty on academic
achievement?
A. Maslow C. Piaget
B. Dewey
D.Kohlberg
• 44. In a well-known experiment, psychologists
frustrate young children by placing a wire fence
between the children and a pile of toys. When
finally allowed to play with the toys, the children
smashed and destroyed them. Which reaction
was demonstrated?
• A. Rational aggression C. dormant aggression
• B. Displaced aggression D. Sustained aggression
• 44. In a well-known experiment, psychologists
frustrate young children by placing a wire fence
between the children and a pile of toys. When
finally allowed to play with the toys, the children
smashed and destroyed them. Which reaction
was demonstrated?
• A. Rational aggression C. dormant aggression
• B. Displaced aggression D. Sustained
aggression
45. In a social studies class, Teacher P presents a
morally ambiguous situation and asks students
what they would do. On whose theory is
Teacher P’s technique based?
• A. Bruner
C. Kohlberg
• B. Piaget
D. Bandura
45. In a social studies class, Teacher P presents a
morally ambiguous situation and asks students
what they would do. On whose theory is
Teacher P’s technique based?
• A. Bruner
C. Kohlberg
• B. Piaget
D. Bandura
• 46. Which educational issue can be clarified by
understanding Maslow’s Needs Theory?
• A. Sex education issues in school
• B. Delinquency in the public schools
• C. The effects of different classroom structures
• D. The effect of poverty on academic
achievement
• 46. Which educational issue can be clarified by
understanding Maslow’s Needs Theory?
• A. Sex education issues in school
• B. Delinquency in the public schools
• C. The effects of different classroom structures
• D. The effect of poverty on academic
achievement
• 47. You are convinced that whenever a
student performs desired behaviors provide
reinforcement and soon the student learns to
perform the behavior on her own. On which
principle is your conviction based?
• A. Relativism
C. Constructivism
• B. Behaviorism
D. Environmentalism
• 47. You are convinced that whenever a
student performs desired behaviors provide
reinforcement and soon the student learns to
perform the behavior on her own. On which
principle is your conviction based?
• A. Relativism
C. Constructivism
• B. Behaviorism
D. Environmentalism
• 48. William Glasser’s control theory states that
behavior is inspired by what satisfies person’s
want at any given time. What then must a
teacher do to motivate students to learn?
• A. Make schoolwork relevant to students’ basic
human needs
• B. Avoid giving assignments
• C. Make teaching-learning interactive
• D. Organize a curriculum in a spiral manner
• 48. William Glasser’s control theory states that
behavior is inspired by what satisfies person’s
want at any given time. What then must a
teacher do to motivate students to learn?
• A. Make schoolwork relevant to students’
basic human needs
• B. Avoid giving assignments
• C. Make teaching-learning interactive
• D. Organize a curriculum in a spiral manner
49. Which psychological theory states that the
mind insists on finding patterns in things that
contribute to the development of insight?
• A. Piaget’s psychology
C. Gestalt psychology
• B. Kohlberg psychology
D. Bruner’s theory
49. Which psychological theory states that the
mind insists on finding patterns in things that
contribute to the development of insight?
• A. Piaget’s psychology
C. Gestalt psychology
• B. Kohlberg psychology
D. Bruner’s theory
50. When small children call all animals “dogs”,
what process is illustrated based on Piaget’s
cognitive development theory?
• A. Conservation
C. Accommodation
• B. Assimilation
D. Reversion
50. When small children call all animals “dogs”,
what process is illustrated based on Piaget’s
cognitive development theory?
• A. Conservation
C. Accommodation
• B. Assimilation
D. Reversion