Child and Adolescent Development

1. According to Sigmund Freud, the main proponent of Psychoanalytic Theory, the

superego is mainly concerned with

A. the resolution of conflict with the self

B. the finding of greater satisfaction
C. The idea of right and wrong
D. The development of healthy psyche

2. Modeling is a teaching activity rooted on ____________ learning theory.

A. Bandura C. Thorndike
B. Skinner D. Bruner

3. Providing variety of learning activities to students is a characteristics of a teacher

who understand the principle of

A. reward as a potential means of increasing the participation

B. proactive teaching as a modern technique of teaching
C. facilitating learning with emphasis on individual differences
D. allowing the student to be exposed to various teaching techniques

4. All of the following shows respect for individual differences EXCEPT.

A. treat all learners alike while in the classroom

B. provide for a variety of learning activities
C. give greater attention to gifted learners
D. prepare modules for show learners in class

5. As a community leader, the teacher should AVOID

A. making efforts to help alleviate the social conditions for the community
B. being aloof so that she can maintain objectivity
C. helping in finding potential sponsors
D. being an active member of the community

6. Ripple effect can also be seen in misdemeanour. The teacher should therefore:

A. reinforce positive behaviour

B. immediately responds to misbehaviour
C. be consistent in classroom management
D. count 1 to 10 before she gets angry

7. The best example of Operant Conditioning among the following is

A. connecting facts and concepts

B. fostering conducive learning environment
C. using reinforcement
D. using manipulative devices

8. During the height of anger the ______________ operates according to Freud

A. Ego C. Id and ego

B. Superego D. Id

9. A teacher present a morally ambiguous situation to his students and ask them
what to do, the teacher`s technique is based on the theory of:

A. Bandura C. Kohlberg
B. Piaget D. Bruner

10. Nitan always waits at his neighbor Rafael every morning. He enjoyed seeing him
while biking and imitates the action of Rafael while he rides his own bike. Who is
the proponent the Social Learning Theory which applies in this example?

A. Bandura C. Bruner
B. Kohlberg D. Skinner

11. According to Jerome Bruner, learning is a simultaneous process of acquisition,

transformation and ___________.

A. evaluation C. metacognition
B. question D. Education

12. According to Erikson, identity and role confusion occurs during

A. elementary years C. college years

B. high school years D. pre-school years

13. ____________ is a teaching activity rooted on Bandura`s social learning theory.

A. Lecturing C. Questioning
B. Modeling D. Inductive Reasoning

14. A child receives a STAR STAMP after correctly for him to have a stamp once
again. What is being shown in the situation?

A. Associative Learning C. Operant conditioning

B. Classical conditioning D. Pavlovian conditioning

15. A child submitted a poor written report but package with brightly colored paper
cover.

A. art over academics C. art over science

B. substance over “porma” D. “porma” over substance

16. A statement of acceptable standard of performance is known as

A. SMART C. Behavior
B. Criterion measure D. Condition

17. Student participation will most likely happen when

A. Feeling or emotions are not permitted in the discussion.

B. The group leader allows quiet members to remain quiet.
C. The teacher models the good listening habits.
D. Repeat directions over and over until everyone listen.

18. Which of the following promotes learning at the maximum?

A. learning exercises are focused on the right side of the brain

B. learning exercises involved both side of the brain
C. learning exercises are focused on cognitive objectives
D. learning exercises are focused on the left side of the brain

19. Reviewing the past lesson before discussing the new lesson is being done by the
teacher to

A. Prepare the students for the mastery test.

B. Make learning interesting and enjoyable for students.
C. Check if parents guide their children in making assignment.
D. Make sure that the student understand the pre-requisite skills of the
lesson.

20. Peter saw another student being bullied. He did not try to stop the fight because
he enjoys watching it. Did Peter act responsibly?

A. Yes, because by not taking part he prevented the fight from becoming worse.
B. Yes, because he did not involve himself in the fight.
C. No, Peter`s motive did not lead to any good.
D. Yes, because anyway the students, a bully himself, deserves to be eaten.

21. Students who are disobedient and display negative attitudes towards others are
best handled by a teacher who will

A. Insist on compliance on the same degree required of pupils.

B. Take every opportunity to praise him for every positive attitude displays.
C. Avoid giving him orders or if you do and he objects take back the order.
D. Detain him after office hours for him to do what he has been order to.

22. What is the motivation of a person who paints for the sheer enjoyment of creating
artwork?

A. Intrinsic and extrinsic C. Intrinsic

B. Extrinsic D. Insufficient
23. Clarence has inherent skills in taking care of plants. It is highly possible that she
has _________ intelligence

A. naturalistic intelligence C. spatial intelligence

B. intrapersonal intelligence D. existential intelligence

24. One of the following shows skills in interpersonal intelligence. This person
usually

A. works on his/her own

B. keeps interest to himself/herself
C. seeks out a classmate for help when problem occurs
D. spends time meditating

25. Which contributes to greater learning?

A. learner competes with his classmates

B. teacher expresses his disappointment with low scores
C. expectations of success is high
D. learner is under stress and is challenged

26. Which of the following develops critical thinking skill among the students?

A. Asking low level questions

B. A willingness to suspend judgement until sufficient evidence is presented
C. Asking convergent questions
D. Blind obedience to authority

27. With the use of mnemonics the students are able to ____________ information.

A. analyze C. apply
B. understand D. remember

28. The following is true about teacher as facilitators of learning EXCEPT

A. Teacher does talk more so the learners talk less.

B. Teacher makes use of interactive teaching strategies.
C. Teacher caters to multiple intelligences.
D. Teacher does talk less for learners to talk more.

29. According to Erikson, a child who is cold towards the people around him might
have failed to attain what basic goal based on psychosocial development?

A. Autonomy C. Initiative
B. Trust D. Mistrust

30. When a boy of 5 years old shows extreme attachment to his mother, he is likely
to be undergoing the ___________ stage of psychosexual development.

A. Oedipal Complex C. Phallic stage

B. Latent stage D. Pre-genital stage

31. Harol, a 6 y/o boy likes to play with his friends, but easily gets angry when
defeated. Piaget`s theory states that this pupil is under what development stage?

A. Concrete operation C. Formal operation

B. Sensorimotor D. Pre-operation

32. What is the most likely characteristic of children aged 3 to 5 according Erikson?

A. Mischievous C. Lazy
B. Ego-centric D. Altruistic

33. Two years of age are described as “terrible two” by Erikson because ________.

A. They are inquisitive C. They are helpful

B. They are sickly D. They are assertive

34. A person who is friendly and has a capacity to make people laugh possesses:

A. Naturalistic intelligence
B. Spatial intelligence
C. Intrapersonal intelligence
D. Interpersonal intelligence

35. A child who always fights with his/her classmates, who has a very short attention
span, and who has frequent tantrums is believed to be suffering from:

A. Mental retardation
B. Down syndrome
C. Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
D. Learning disability

36. If teachers want to attain effective learning, they should first satisfy the basic
needs of their students. This is based on the theory of ______.

A. Rogers C. Horney
B. Murray D. Maslow

37. Freud: Sexual in nature; Erickson: ___________.

A. Social C. Physical
B. Cultural D. Biological

38. Metacognition is primarily characterized by:

A. Recalling the past lesson C. Formulating Hypothesis

B. Visualizing in advance D. Thinking about their thinking

39. The following are the characteristic of ADHD EXCEPT:

A. Hyperactivity C. Inattention
B. Focus D. Impulsivity

40. Teacher Alejandro would like to focus the lesson on definition of “dicotyledon”.
His lesson therefore is focusing on __________ skill.

A. Affective skill C. Psychomotor skill

B. Cognitive skill D. Holistic skill

41. He is considered as the first special education student

A. Victor of Aveyron
B. Tarzan of the Jungle
C. The hunchback of Sparta
D. The court jester

42. He pioneered in student-centered learning

A. Thomas Gordon C. Carl Rogers

B. Erik Erikson D. Rousseau

43. This premier behaviourist once said: “Give me dozen healthy infants, well-
formed, and my own specified world to bring them up in and I’ll guarantee to take
any one at random and train him to become any type of specialist I might select -
doctor, lawyer, artist, merchant-chief and, yes, even beggar-man and thief,
regardless of his talents, penchants, tendencies, abilities, vocations, and race of his
ancestors.”

A. Bandura C. Rogers
B. Watson D. Erikson

44. His best contribution to the world of education is the 3 laws (law of effect, law of
readiness and law of exercise)

A. Rousseau C. Thorndike
B. Pavlov D. Bandura

45. The teachers’ widely accepted view of giving rewards to students is the legacy of

A. Dewey C. Kounin
B. Bruner D. Skinner

46. One of main proponent of Gestalt and who believes that the whole is more than
the sum of all its parts

A. Bruner C. Wertheimer
B. Thorndike D. Lewin
47. According to the theorist, our behaviour at a particular time is a product of the
interaction of two factors, internal and external

A. Lewin C. Locke
B. Wertheimer D. Jung

48. According to this development psychologist, children’s thinking skills move from
simplicity to complexity

A. Bandura C. Piaget
B. Thorndike D. Freud

49. This particular theorist believes that the mind is a blank at birth

A. Allport C. Locke
B. Skinner D. Binet

50. He is generally considered as the father of modern education

A. Collins C. Aristotle
B. Comenius D. Hagel

51. Kindergarten movement is the legacy of this man who is considered the father of
kindergarten

A. Pestalozzi C. Montesorri
B. Froebel D. Collins

52. He once said: “Education is not a preparation for life. . .it is life.”

A. Montesorri C. Havighurst
B. Dewey D. Skinner

53. An advocate of “project method”

A. Kilpatrick C. Havighurst
B. Herbart D. Dewey

54. He proposed that every child is born with a unique potential, his individuality, that
this potential remained unfulfilled until it was analysed and transformed by education.

A. Lewin C. Herbart
B. Kohler D. Havighurst

55. He pioneered in coming up with a list of developmental task as individuals pass

through the developmental stages

A. Havighurst C. Anastasi
B. Hurlock D. Herbart
56. This educator is famous for applying classical education to impoverished children
of Chicago Illinois.

A. Collins C. Froebel
B. Montessori D. Piaget

57. This educator opposes the traditional notion that students are empty vessels. He
call this traditional technique as banking system.
A. Herbart C. Freire
B. Locke D. Rousseau

58. One of the primary tenets of this philosophy is that learners construct their own
meaning from new information, as they interact with reality or others with different
perspectives.

A. Constructivism C. Behaviourism
B. Cognitivism D. Naturalism

59. He pioneered in the study of language acquisition of children

A. Rousseau C. Chomsky
B. Freire D. Locke

60. This condition is also called as trisomy 21

A. Turner syndrome C. Down syndrome

B. Patau syndrome D. Autism

61. Certain injury to the language area of the brain can cause the total loss of the
ability to produce and/or understand language, this condition is known as

A. Mutism C. Aspergers
B. Aphasia D. Dyslexia

62. _______is a mental disorder of neural development characterized by impaired

social interaction and communication and by restricted behaviour.

A. Mental retardation C. ADHD

B. Autism D. Physical disabilities

63. Refers to the quantitative changes in an individual as he progresses in

chronological age.

A. development C. Cephalocaudal
B. growth D. Proximodistal

64. Refers to progressive series of changes of an orderly coherent type leading to

individual’s maturation.

A. development C. Cephalocaudal
B. growth D. Proximodistal

65. _________is the ability of the brain to change from experience

A. Intelligence C. Thinking
B. Learning D. Plasticity

66. Congressman Gahaman declared in front of his aides: “If you are going to do
something wrong, just make it a point not to caught…. and don’t forget my share.”
The congressman’s moral stage may likely be in

A. Preconventional
B. Conventional
C. Post conventional
D. Between convention and post conventional

67. Peter an 8 y/o boy announced in front of his class: “Let us not cheat because this
is what our conscience is telling us”. Peter’s moral stage is most likely in

A. Preconventional
B. Conventional
C. Post conventional
D. Between preconventional and conventional

68. A type of learning that focuses on the assimilation of attitudes, values and
emotional reaction is
called

A. Cognitive
B. Affective
C. Psychomotor
D. Holistic

67. Teacher Jane is concerned more on conceptual matters since reality is mental.
She upholds this kind of philosophy:

A. Empiricism C. Idealism
B. Realism D. Progressivism

68. If a teacher believes that leaning also takes place in having interaction with
environment. This teacher can be regarded as:

A. Pragmatism C. Realist
B. Empiricism D. Herbalist
69. “Life is what you make it” exemplifies best what ________ is :

A. Existentialist C. Idealist
B. Humanist D. Realist

70. “Everything changes” explains the teacher. This entails readiness to accept
challenges in life and be ready to address it. What kind of philosophy can this be
attributed?

A. Realism C. Behaviorism
B. Materialism D. Rationalism

71. Which of the following philosophy emphasizes the curriculum per se without
neglecting the importance of the details in its development?

A. Existentialism C. Experimentalism
B. Essentialism D. Constructivism

72. A school principal emphasizes the importance of Humanities. To which

educational philosophy does he adhere?

A. Existentialism C. Perennialism
B. Essentialism D. Positivism

73. If a student believes in this passage “One cannot see perfection but I long for it”
then, the student can be regarded as:

A. Empiricist C. Naturalist
B. Idealist D. Humanist

74. Which of the following should be the guiding principle of a Rationalist Teacher:

A. I must teach the students things that have great impact to culture so that he can
be
assured of great future.
B. I must teach the students of things that will be needed to survive this challenging
world.
C. I must teach the students of things that will develop his mental powers to
conceive great ideas.
D. I must teach the student of things that will make him love himself and attain the
fullness of life.

75. Teacher Suzanne believes that “truth exists in objective order and independent
of the knower”. She is considered __________.

A. Idealist C. Pragmatist
B. Realist D. Essentialist

76. If a teacher would say that honesty is still an important value even if no one
values it, the teacher can be regarded than as _______.
A .Realist C. Idealist
B. Empiricist D. Positivist

77. When the teacher emphases that man’s senses should be trusted because this
is the only way to acquire knowledge, the teacher can be regarded as ______.

A. Naturalist C. Empiricist
B. Realist D. Pragmatist

78. If Teacher A is a rationalist and Teacher B is a empiricist, which of the following

is correct

A. Teacher A and B are complementing to each other

B. Teacher A and B are contrary to each other
C. Teacher A and B are contradictory to each other
D. Teacher A and B are relative to each other

79. Teacher Angel, aside from being a competent teacher, is also a community
leader in their place. Which of the following should teacher Angel not do as a
teacher?

A. Develop projects that will benefit the community

B. Participate actively in the activities of the community
C. Beseech donations from philanthropists in the community
D. Make herself detached to everyone in the community so that her decisions
will have no influence of community politics

80. Ms. Cruz is a Sociology Professor for almost a decade. In her class she asked
this question “What type of learning environment should a teacher implement in a
high pluralistic society?” If you are her student, what would be your answer?

A. Safe and Secure C. Safe, Secure, and Gender-Biased

B. Safe and Gender-biased D. Secure and Gender-Biased

81. In some culture, women never experienced to be in school. School is no longer

necessary for them since their essence is to serve their families and perform
domestics responsibilities. Is this CORRECT?

A. Yes, women are domestic partners

B. No, there is gender equality in education
C. It depends on what kind of culture that a woman is accustomed to
D. No, women have also possess skills just like men

82. If a teacher states that “Specialization is knowing more and more about less and
less, hence it is better to be generalist”. What kind of philosophy does he uphold?

A. Existentialism C. Essentialism
B. Progressivism D. Positivism
83. Which among the following pillars of learning aimed for the holistic development
and complete fulfillment of man?

A. Learning to Do C. Learning to Be
B. Learning to Live Together D. Learning to Know

84. Among the following situations which violate the principle of respect?

A. Teacher Helen tells her student that what Teacher Joann taught is wrong
B. Teacher Joann, upon learning what Teacher Helen did, asked the students not to
attend her class
C. Teacher Janis is giving special favor to students to please the students so that
she can get a remarkable result in the evaluation.
D. All of the above

85. Which among the following are the basic assumptions of behaviorists?

A. All behavior are shaped by environmental events.

B. Man is free and his behavior can never be shaped by environment.
C. The mind of a new born child is ‘tabula rasa’.
D. All of the above

86. For Teacher Kristine to promote fairness among her students of diverse gender,
family background and culture, she should ensure a learning environment that is

A. Inclusive C. Secure
B. Gender-Sensitive D. All of the above

87. Teacher Chris is a Reading Teacher. She keeps on advising her class to “read
between the lines. What does she mean on this?

A. Skip not even a single paragraph in reading

B. Ascertain what is meant by what is stated
C. Look for the main thought of what is reading
D. Relate to life what is read

88. Which among the following should be developed in curriculum to counteract the
growing number of shooting incidents in school abroad?

A. Inclusion of socio-emotional teaching

B. Intensify the focus on academic achievement and productivity
C. Emphasize cooperative learning rather than of competition to others
D. All of the above

89. Teacher Jon knows the illegal gambling that his neighbor is operating. However,
he chooses to be quiet about for the fear of getting involved in any investigation that
may lead to this. Which among the principle of morality does Teacher Jon fail to
comply?

A. Choose the good and avoid evil

B. Choose the lesser evil
C. The end justifies the mean
D. The end does not justify the mean

90. Teacher Tisha has a death threat over her head. She was asked to pass an
undeserving student. In line with the philosophy of utilitarianism, what should
Teacher Tisha do?

A. Pass the student. Her life is far important than that of the passing of the
undeserving student.
B. Pass the student. She is a good teacher and does not deserve to receive a death
threat only because of an undeserving student.
C. Pass not the student and live to her principle that reward may not be here but in
the next life.
D. Pass not the student. She does not like someone to always give her a death
threat in order to pass.

91. You arrive at knowledge by the re-thinking of latent ideas. From whom does this
thinking come?

A. Realist C. Idealist
B. Empiricist D. Experimentalist

92. When all other requirements are met, when should religion be taught in public
schools as provided for in the Constitution?

A. Outside regular class hours C. Once a week after class hours

B. Once a week at lunch break D. Within the regular class hours

93. Which according to RA 9155 is considered as the “heart of the formal education
system”?

A. The pupil C. The classroom

B. The teacher D. The school

94. According to RA 9155, a school head has two roles, namely administrative
manager and______.

A. guidance counselor C. health officer

B. instructional leader D. facilitator of learning

95. The Values Education program teaches faith, hope and love and values which
are believed to be permanent values whether they be valued by people or not. Upon
what Philosophy is this anchored?

A. Realism C. Idealism
B. Existentialism D. Pragmatism
96. Mr. Bacudio, a principal in a public school asked her dedicated teachers to
observe the demonstration regarding Tenses, to be given by the Chair of the English
Department of a famous University. Majority of the teachers when asked to present
the lesson on tenses copied exactly what chair did. Three of the teachers however,
presented the same subject matter using different methods. The three teachers
manifest what kind of philosophy?

A. Essentialism C. Idealism
B. Perennialism D. Existentialism

97. Ms. Gabrielle told her class “In a fast changing world, values remain unchanged-
it’s absolute.” What kind of philosophy does she uphold?

A. Essentialism C. Constructivism
B. Pragmatism D. Idealism

98. Ms. Cruz is an epitome of an efficient and effective teacher. Aside from the
mastery of what she teaches, she has also the skill to make use of the best method
in discussing every subject matter. In this regard, she upholds that “her acquired
knowledge can be transferred to her students”. What philosophy can best described
this attitude of Ms. Cruz in imparting knowledge?
A. Idealism C. Humanism
B. Realism D. Perennialism

99. Arvin, a graduating student, relates that his goal in studying is just to pass all the
subjects and requirements to graduate on time. This attitude of Arvin can be
attributed to what kind of philosophy?

A. Essentialism C. Perennialism
B. Humanism D. Pragmatism

100. Ms. Gabrielle is the most admired pre=school teacher in her school. Which
among the following can be best explain her being a good teacher?

A. she adheres to the want of the parents for their children

B. she manages to instill control to her students
C. she endorses all the projects of the school for her students.
D. she gives easy exams to her students