BSED Major in Social Studies 2

Midterm Ed 203

1. Metacognition refers to:

A) Thinking about thinking

B) Memory retention strategies

C) Learning from experience

D) Emotional influence on learning
Answer: A
Explanation: Metacognition is defined as "thinking about thinking."

2. Who coined the term 'metacognition'?

A) Jean Piaget

B) John Flavell

C) Sigmund Freud

D) Erik Erikson
Answer: B
Explanation: John Flavell is credited with introducing the term "metacognition."

3. Which variable in metacognitive knowledge involves understanding how one views oneself as a learner?

A) Person Variable

B) Task Variable

C) Strategy Variable

D) Learning Variable
Answer: A
Explanation: Person Variables include knowledge of one’s own learning processes and self-perception as a learner.

4. What does the 'Tune In' step in TQLR emphasize?

A) Actively engaging with the material

B) Paying attention and readiness to learn

C) Asking relevant questions

D) Remembering the learned content
Answer: B
Explanation: "Tune In" means being aware and ready to focus on learning.

5. Which stage in Erikson’s psychosocial development involves developing trust in others?

A) Trust vs. Mistrust

B) Autonomy vs. Shame

C) Initiative vs. Guilt

D) Industry vs. Inferiority
Answer: A
Explanation: Trust vs. Mistrust is the first stage, focusing on forming trust with caregivers.

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Situational Questions (30%)

6. Gerald notices he has difficulty remembering information. He should focus on improving his:

A) Meta-attention

B) Meta-memory

C) Strategy selection

D) Task awareness
Answer: B
Explanation: Meta-memory involves awareness of memory strategies that can help Gerald improve his memory retention.

7. While studying, Gerald realizes he is distracted. To regain focus, he could employ which metacognitive strategy?

A) Meta-attention

B) Meta-memory

C) Person variables

D) Task variables
Answer: A
Explanation: Meta-attention helps individuals stay focused on the task at hand, which Gerald needs.

8. Gerald is reading a challenging text and decides to scan headings first. This step is part of which PQ4R process?

A) Question

B) Preview

C) Reflect

D) Recite
Answer: B
Explanation: The Preview step involves scanning the chapter to get an overview before detailed reading.

9. If Gerald wants to integrate his new knowledge with what he already knows, which cognitive principle is he using?

A) Constructive knowledge