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Piaget, Vygotsky & Kohlberg Previous Year Questions

17 Piaget, Vygotsky & Kohlberg (Pedagogy) questions asked in DSSSB TGT / PGT previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.

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Q1From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 5
The taxonomy of the affective domain is associated with:
  1. ASimpson
  2. BPiaget
  3. CAusubel
  4. DKrathwohl
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Correct answer: (D) Krathwohl

Explanation

Simpson and Dave worked on the psychomotor domain.

Q2From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 5
Programmed instruction is based on the work of:
  1. AAbraham Maslow
  2. BLev Vygotsky
  3. CJean Piaget
  4. DB.F. Skinner
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Correct answer: (D) B.F. Skinner

Explanation

Small steps, active response and immediate feedback.

Q3From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
According to Piaget, the formal operational stage begins at about:
  1. A7 years
  2. B11 years
  3. C18 years
  4. D2 years
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Correct answer: (B) 11 years

Explanation

Abstract and hypothetical thinking develops.

Q4From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 4
The concept of 'mastery learning' was given by:
  1. AJerome Bruner
  2. BBenjamin Bloom
  3. CJean Piaget
  4. DCarl Rogers
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Correct answer: (B) Benjamin Bloom

Explanation

Learners move on only after mastering the current unit.

Q5From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
According to Piaget, object permanence develops in which stage?
  1. AConcrete operational
  2. BFormal operational
  3. CSensorimotor
  4. DPre-operational
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Correct answer: (C) Sensorimotor

Explanation

Sensorimotor stage: birth to about 2 years.

Q6From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
Temporary support given to a learner and gradually withdrawn is called:
  1. AReinforcement
  2. BScaffolding
  3. CConditioning
  4. DChunking
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Correct answer: (B) Scaffolding

Explanation

Linked to Vygotsky and Bruner.

Q7From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 3
'Learning by doing' is associated with:
  1. AErik Erikson
  2. BIvan Pavlov
  3. CJohn Dewey
  4. DJean Piaget
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Correct answer: (C) John Dewey

Explanation

Dewey championed experiential, activity-based learning.

Q8From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
Lawrence Kohlberg is known for his theory of:
  1. ACognitive development
  2. BMultiple intelligences
  3. CPsychosocial development
  4. DMoral development
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Correct answer: (D) Moral development

Explanation

Pre-conventional, conventional and post-conventional levels.

Q9From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 2
The concept of 'advance organisers' was given by:
  1. AJean Piaget
  2. BRobert Gagne
  3. CDavid Ausubel
  4. DAlbert Bandura
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Correct answer: (C) David Ausubel

Explanation

Meaningful reception learning links new ideas to existing ones.

Q10From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development refers to:
  1. ALearning through rewards only
  2. BThe gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance
  3. CThe age at which formal thinking begins
  4. DA child's fixed intelligence level
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Correct answer: (B) The gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance

Explanation

ZPD is the range of tasks possible with a more knowledgeable other's help.

Q11From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
According to Piaget, children of about 7–11 years are in which stage?
  1. ASensorimotor
  2. BFormal operational
  3. CPre-operational
  4. DConcrete operational
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Correct answer: (D) Concrete operational

Explanation

Concrete operational stage: logical thinking about concrete objects.

Q12From DSSSB TGT Computer Science Full Mock Test 1
The theory of Multiple Intelligences was proposed by:
  1. AHoward Gardner
  2. BLev Vygotsky
  3. CB.F. Skinner
  4. DJean Piaget
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Correct answer: (A) Howard Gardner

Explanation

Gardner proposed linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial and other intelligences.

Q13DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 1 (8:30 AM)
Read the following characteristics of one of the piaget’s stages of cognitive development given as A, B and C. Select the correct stage from the options. A. Complete generality of thought. B. Development of strong idealism. C. Propositional thinking.
  1. AConcrete operations stage
  2. BPreoperational stage
  3. CFormal operations stage
  4. DSensorimotor
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Correct answer: (C) Formal operations stage

Explanation

General abstract thinking, idealism and propositional (hypothetical) reasoning are features of the formal operational stage, from about age 11.

Q14DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 24 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
Heuristic method of teaching science was introduced by______.
  1. AWilliam James
  2. BHenry Edward Armstrong
  3. CLev Vygotsky
  4. DAbraham Maslow
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Correct answer: (B) Henry Edward Armstrong

Explanation

H. E. Armstrong introduced the heuristic method, in which pupils find things out for themselves like discoverers.

Q15DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Which of the following stage is used for child cognition development at the age from 2 years to 7 years?
  1. ASensori-motor
  2. BPre-operational
  3. CFormal operational
  4. DConcrete operational
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Correct answer: (B) Pre-operational

Explanation

In Piaget's theory, the pre-operational stage covers about 2 to 7 years, marked by symbolic play, language growth and egocentrism.

Q16DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 7 Feb 2024, Shift 2 (12:30 PM)
Piaget divided which of the following domain of development into four stages: The Sensorimotor Stage, The Pre-Operational Stage, Concrete Operational Stage and The Formal Operational Stage?
  1. AMoral development
  2. BPhysical and motor development
  3. CCognitive development
  4. DSocio-emotional development
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Correct answer: (C) Cognitive development

Explanation

Piaget's four stages (sensorimotor, pre-operational, concrete operational, formal operational) describe cognitive development, i.e. how thinking grows.

Q17DSSSB TGT Computer Science, 25 Jun 2023, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)
According to Piaget, at what age children enter the stage of concrete operation?
  1. A10 years
  2. B7 years
  3. C5 years
  4. D12 years
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Correct answer: (B) 7 years

Explanation

Piaget's concrete operational stage lasts from about 7 to 11 years, so children enter it at around 7.

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