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Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs And Critical Perspectives CTET MCQ
Quick Quiz
Shishir Mehta refuses to pay income tax despite legal actions and expenses. He believes he should not support a corrupt government that misuses public funds on unnecessary welfare to secure votes. His thinking aligns with which stage in Kohlberg’s moral development theory?
a) Law and order morality
b) Social contract orientation
c) Universal ethical principle orientation
d) None of the above
Option c - Universal ethical principle orientation
According to Vygotsky, which of the following plays the most crucial role in children’s learning?
a) Social
b) Hereditary
c) Moral
d) Physical
Option a - Social
Which of these ideas is associated with Vygotsky?
a) Emotions vary from one child to another
b) Culture and language significantly influence child development
c) Children think in a logical manner
d) Children have different thinking styles
Option b - Culture and language significantly influence child development
Vygotsky believed that child development is mainly shaped by
a) A mix of accommodation and assimilation
b) Social interaction
c) Cultural genetics
d) Formal education
Option b - Social interaction
Based on Vygotsky’s theory, which of the following would best support learning?
a) Avoiding help after initial explanation
b) Grouping a child with peers of lower IQ
c) Solving problems together
d) Assigning individual tasks
Option c - Solving problems together
A teacher who follows Vygotsky’s social constructivist approach would most likely assess students through
a) Standardized examinations
b) Memorization-based questions
c) Multiple-choice quizzes
d) Group projects
Option d - Group projects
The statement "Children actively develop their understanding of the world" is linked to
a) Piaget
b) Pavlov
c) Kohlberg
d) Skinner
Option a - Piaget
According to Piaget, children start reasoning logically about abstract concepts in which stage?
a) Concrete operational stage (7-11 years)
b) Formal operational stage (11 years and above)
c) Sensori-motor stage (birth to 2 years)
d) Pre-operational stage (2-7 years)
Option b - Formal operational stage (11 years and above)
The stage where children develop logical thinking about real-life objects and events is called
a) Sensori-motor stage
b) Formal operational stage
c) Pre-operational stage
d) Concrete operational stage
Option d - Concrete operational stage
The theory that describes four major stages in children’s intellectual growth was proposed by
a) Kohlberg
b) Erikson
c) Skinner
d) Piaget
Option d - Piaget
According to Vygotsky, the most important influence on children’s learning is
a) Social
b) Hereditary
c) Moral
d) Physical
Option a - Social
In Piaget’s theory, the sensori-motor stage is characterized by
a) Concern with social topics
b) Imitation, memory, and mental representation
c) Problem-solving through logic
d) Ability to compare and analyze
Option b - Imitation, memory, and mental representation
The phrase "Development comes before learning" is attributed to
a) Dewey
b) Vygotsky
c) Piaget
d) Bruner
Option c - Piaget
In Piaget’s theory, accommodation refers to
a) Organizing information into clear patterns
b) Balancing old knowledge with new knowledge
c) Adapting existing mental structures to new situations
d) Matching previous knowledge to new environmental challenges
Option c - Adapting existing mental structures to new situations
Who introduced the concept of the "Zone of Proximal Development"?
a) Piaget
b) Vygotsky
c) Kohlberg
d) Erikson
Option a - Piaget
The gap between what a child can achieve alone and what they can achieve with guidance is called
a) Area of optimal development
b) Region of cognitive development
c) Zone of proximal development
d) Trivial development concept
Option c - Zone of proximal development
In Piaget’s theory, realizing that objects stay the same even when they look different is known as
a) Decentration
b) Classification
c) Class inclusion
d) Conservation
Option d - Conservation
According to Piaget, when individuals incorporate external information into their understanding by altering their perception to fit it, this process is called
a) Fixation
b) Assimilation
c) Accommodation
d) Adaptation
Option b - Assimilation
Piaget’s constructivist approach emphasizes that
a) Education is behavior-focused
b) Students are passive learners
c) Teachers are the center of learning
d) Students are the center of learning
Option d - Students are the center of learning
In Piaget’s cognitive development stages, the concept of object permanence appears in
a) Formal operational stage
b) Concrete operational stage
c) Pre-operational stage
d) Sensori-motor stage
Option d - Sensori-motor stage
When Sonu was 6 months old, he ignored a teddy bear once it was out of sight. At 18 months, he searches for it when it disappears. This behavior demonstrates
a) Assimilation
b) Adaptation
c) Self-differentiation
d) Object permanence
Option d - Object permanence
A one-year-old child is likely to learn best in the 'Zone of Proximal Development' when
a) Adults do not offer any support
b) The task is too difficult to complete independently
c) The child has already mastered the task
d) The child needs little or no assistance
Option b - The task is too difficult to complete independently
According to Piaget, which of the following is not a key characteristic of the pre-operational stage?
a) Transformation
b) Centration
c) Conservation
d) Decentration
Option d - Decentration
Kohlberg developed his theory of moral development, building on Piaget’s work, by
a) Watching children’s behavior
b) Creating games for children
c) Presenting moral dilemmas
d) Discussing with parents
Option c - Presenting moral dilemmas
In Kohlberg’s view, moral decisions are controlled externally during which level?
a) Pre-conventional level
b) Conventional level
c) Post-conventional level
d) None of the above
Option a - Pre-conventional level
Which of the following is not part of the stages in Kohlberg's Moral Development Theory?
a) Self-interest and reward
b) Relationships with others
c) Social contract and social rights
d) Following universal ethical principles
Option c - Social contract and social rights
Sameera returned a book she had taken from Malti’s bag because she was scared of being punished if caught. This situation reflects which stage in Kohlberg's model?
a) Pre-conventional level
b) Conventional level
c) Post-conventional level
d) Pre-operational level
Option a - Pre-conventional level
Students at school obey rules set by their teachers. This behavior indicates which stage of moral development?
a) Pre-conventional
b) Conventional
c) Post-conventional
d) None of the above
Option c - Post-conventional
According to Kohlberg, teachers can develop moral values in students by
a) Giving strict instructions on appropriate behavior
b) Engaging students in moral discussions
c) Clearly stating behavioral rules
d) Focusing on religious teachings
Option b - Engaging students in moral discussions
Which of the following describes Kohlberg's moral development stages?
a) Stages follow the same sequence across all cultures
b) Stages do not follow a hierarchy
c) Stages vary from person to person
d) Stages are isolated events, not consistent behavior patterns
Option a - Stages follow the same sequence across all cultures
According to Piaget, children between 2 to 7 years are in which stage of cognitive growth?
a) Formal operational stage
b) Concrete operational stage
c) Sensory-motor stage
d) Pre-operational stage
Option d - Pre-operational stage
Adjusting existing mental structures to accept new information is called
a) Assimilation
b) Accommodation
c) Egocentrism
d) Adaptation
Option a - Assimilation
Who believed that children are active learners who create their own understanding like "little scientists"?
a) Skinner
b) Pavlov
c) Jung
d) Piaget
Option d - Piaget
Which of the following is correctly paired?
a) Concrete operational child: Can conserve and classify
b) Formal operational child: Begins imitation and imaginary play
c) Infant: Uses logic and inference
d) Pre-operational child: Demonstrates deductive reasoning
Option a - Concrete operational child: Can conserve and classify
According to Piaget, children's thinking is different from adults more in
a) Amount, not kind
b) Size, not accuracy
c) Kind, not amount
d) Size, not type
Option c - Kind, not amount
Which of these best illustrates scaffolding?
a) Providing hints, cues, and asking questions at key points
b) Delivering motivational speeches
c) Giving explanations without encouraging student questions
d) Providing rewards to motivate performance
Option a - Providing hints, cues, and asking questions at key points
According to Vygotsky, children primarily learn through
a) Rewards and punishments
b) Natural maturation
c) Copying others
d) Interaction with adults and peers
Option d - Interaction with adults and peers
Kohlberg is known for describing
a) Cognitive development stages
b) Physical development stages
c) Emotional development stages
d) Moral development stages
Option d - Moral development stages
Vygotsky believed that the major factor behind cognitive development is
a) Social interaction
b) Mental schema adjustments
c) Stimulus-response links
d) Equilibration
Option a - Social interaction
According to Kohlberg's moral reasoning stages, which response matches this stage: "Your parents will be proud if you are honest. So, you should be honest."
a) Social contract orientation
b) Good boy - good girl orientation
c) Law and order orientation
d) Punishment - obedience orientation
Option b - Good boy - good girl orientation
Jean Piaget emphasized that learning requires
a) Observing adults' behavior
b) Believing in instant justice
c) Being reinforced by teachers and parents
d) Actively exploring the environment
Option d - Actively exploring the environment
A five-year-old girl talks to herself while folding a t-shirt. Which explanation is correct? ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Piaget would see this as egocentric speech; Vygotsky would view it as private speech for self-guidance
b) Piaget would see this as social interaction; Vygotsky would see it as exploration
c) Both would interpret it as imitation
d) Both would see it as the child’s natural self-centered thought
Option a - Piaget would see this as egocentric speech; Vygotsky would view it as private speech for self-guidance
According to Kohlberg, moral values are best developed by
a) Giving strict rules on behavior
b) Focusing on religious teachings
c) Clearly defining behavior expectations
d) Encouraging moral discussions
Option d - Encouraging moral discussions
Vygotsky’s theory suggests ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Avoid supporting children after initial explanation
b) Children learn best when working with peers of lower IQ
c) Group-based problem solving is effective
d) Every student should always work individually
Option c - Group-based problem solving is effective
A teacher provides multiple group debates on the same topic to help students see different viewpoints. According to Vygotsky, this helps students ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Rationalize
b) Internalize
c) Construct
d) Operationalize
Option b - Internalize
Sita knows how to eat rice and dal with her hands. When given these foods, she mixes and eats them automatically. This shows she has
a) Initiated the action
b) Accommodated the action
c) Assimilated the action
d) Appropriated the action
Option c - Assimilated the action
Which of the following uses Vygotsky's social-cultural principles? ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Operant conditioning
b) Reciprocal teaching
c) Culture-free cognitive development
d) Insight learning
Option b - Reciprocal teaching
A teacher insists that students should finish individual assignments without any help, believing assignments promote personal learning. This aligns with which stage in Kohlberg’s model?
a) Conventional Stage 4 - Law and Order
b) Post-conventional Stage 5 - Social Contract
c) Pre-conventional Stage 1 - Punishment
d) Pre-conventional Stage 2 - Individualism and Exchange
Option b - Post-conventional Stage 5 - Social Contract
Cognitive growth is best supported by ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Frequently testing students
b) Maintaining only traditional learning methods
c) Providing rich, varied learning environments
d) Emphasizing individual work over collaboration
Option c - Providing rich, varied learning environments
According to Vygotsky’s view, which developmental aspect is not a focus? ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Social
b) Cultural
c) Biological
d) Linguistic
Option c - Biological
Ria disagrees with Rishabh on picnic planning and suggests rules can be changed by group agreement. Piaget would classify this as
a) Heteronomous morality
b) Cognitive immaturity
c) Reaction
d) Morality of cooperation
Option d - Morality of cooperation
In which stage do infants "think" using their senses and body movements?
a) Concrete operational stage
b) Pre-operational stage
c) Sensory-motor stage
d) Formal operational stage
Option c - Sensory-motor stage
Pushpa cannot solve a problem independently but succeeds when guided by an adult or peer. This is an example of ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Lateralization
b) Pre-operational thinking
c) Zone of proximal development
d) Scaffolding
Option d - Scaffolding
Integrating new information into existing mental frameworks is called
a) Accommodation
b) Equilibration
c) Assimilation
d) Organization
Option c - Assimilation
According to Piaget, which of the following does not impact cognitive growth? ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Language
b) Social experiences
c) Maturation
d) Activity
Option b - Social experiences
In Kohlberg's model, which level reflects the absence of true morality?
a) Level III
b) Level IV
c) Level I
d) Level II
Option c - Level I
According to Kohlberg’s pre-conventional level, moral decisions are guided by ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Personal desires
b) Individual beliefs
c) Family expectations
d) Fear of punishment
Option d - Fear of punishment
Which statement would Vygotsky most likely support?
a) Children only learn when given attractive rewards
b) Children’s thinking can be understood through animal experiments
c) Children are naturally bad and need strict control
d) Children learn through social interaction with peers and adults
Option d - Children learn through social interaction with peers and adults
When adults adjust their support to help children move from their current to potential skill levels, this is called ( Piaget Kohlberg And Vygotsky Constructs MCQs )
a) Scaffolding
b) Participatory learning
c) Collaborative learning
d) Proximal development
Option a - Scaffolding
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