LP level 4: Example of test 2 from 2011.

QUESTION 2

Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the answer and write only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question number (2.1 – 2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.

2.1   According to social learning theory, people will repeat behavior with positive results.
2.2   Three components of social learning theory are leaning, imitating and motivation
2.3   John B Watson applied classical conditioning to human behavior.
2.4   Bruner used a puzzle box experiment to explain how cats learn.
2.5   Shaping helps to condition behaviour quicker than it would happen naturally.
2.6   Ausubel said that learners need to be able to mentally see what they need to learn.
2.7   Schemas are generalized ways in which we classify the world and people.
2.8   Irreversibility is a task children should master by the end of the sensor motor stage of development.
2.9   Mediated learning is part of cognitive theory and refers to people and tools that assist learners

        when learning new and difficult tasks.
2.10   Scaffolding means the learner receives the same level of assistance all the time.
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QUESTION 3

Fill in the missing terms. Write only the missing term or terms next to the question number (3.1 – 3.4)

3.1   _______ Intelligence has to do with using space practically and creatively.
3.2   The ability to create and appreciate ________ is part of intelligence.
3.3   Farmers will most likely have strong ________ intelligence.
3.4   Maturation theory says we develop new skills because of our _______ and not because of _____ .

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SECTION B

QUESTION 4

4.1   Discuss what happened in the Bobo doll experiment done by Bandura.                                                                                                                 [3]

4.2   Distinguish between enactive and vicarious learning?                                                                                                                                                                                           [4]

4.3   Name the three cognitive abilities that social learning theory says all people have.                                                                                                                      [3]

4.4   Discuss Edward Lee Thorndike’s law of effect.                                                                                                                    [3]

4.5   Briefly explain the Transactional modes of learning.                                                                                                                [3]

4.6   Identify two differences between maturation theory vs socio – cultural and ecological
        theory.                                                                                                            [4]

4.7   Draw a labeled diagram of the zone of proximal development. Use this diagram to briefly explain   how the zone of proximal development works                                                                                                                     [5]

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QUESTION 5

5.1   Discuss the characteristics and tasks of formal operational stage (11 years to adult) in Piagets’

         theory also provide two applicable examples of your own.                                                                                                                                                                [7]

5.2   Briefly explain the role of the teacher according to the theory of maturation.                                                                                                                                                        [2]

5.3   Teachers should try to draw on and develop activities to appeal to multiple intelligence.

        Complete the table by providing  2 examples of types of activities

QUESTION 6

6.1 Graphically illustrate the steps in the problem solving process.                                                                                                          [8]

CASE STUDY

You are a Learning Psychology teacher at a FET College in Vredendal Primary School to help her Learners develop and improve their creative – thinking ideas. She also wants them to be able to express themselves freely in ways that they enjoy. As they are still very young and most of them cannot read or write you will have to be creative yourself when thinking of activities that will help her reach her goal

6.2.1    Define creative problem – solving.                                                                                                             [2]

6.2.2    Suggest seven ways in which the teacher can create an environment that will help her    
              learners to be creative.                                                                                                                                   [7]

6.3     Name and briefly discuss four techniques she can use to improve creativity in her learners.

           Keep in mind that they are only grade 1.                                                                                                    [8]

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