Description : Which of the following is not true of classical conditioning? (a) Classical conditioning is passive. (b) Classical conditioning can explain simple reflexive behaviors. (c) Learning a conditioned ... unconditioned stimulus. (d) A neutral stimulus takes on the properties of a conditioned stimulus.
Last Answer : (d) A neutral stimulus takes on the properties of a conditioned stimulus.
Description : Which of the following statements is not correct? (a) An action potential in an axon does not move backward because the segment behind is in a refractory phase. (b) Depolarisation of hair cells ... d) In the knee-jerk reflex, stimulus is the stretching of muscle and response is its contraction.
Last Answer : (c) Rods are very sensitive and contribute to daylight vision.
Description : Gut peristaltis is (a) Involuntry (b) Voluntry (c) Conditioned reflex (d) None
Last Answer : (a) Involuntry
Description : A workshop is (A) a conference for discussion on a topic (B) a meeting for discussion on a topic. (C) a class at a college or a university in which a teacher and the students ... intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Last Answer : (D) a brief intensive course for a small group emphasizing the development of a skill or technique for solving a specific problem.
Description : Which of the following phrases is not relevant to describe the meaning of research as a process? (A) Systematic Activity (B) Objective Observation (C) Trial and Error (D) Problem Solving
Last Answer : (B) Objective Observation
Description : Which of the following methods of teaching encourages the use of maximum senses? (A) Problem-solving method (B) Laboratory method (C) Self-study method (D) Team teaching method
Last Answer : (B) Laboratory method
Description : Which theory of learning has found knowledge of internal processes crucial to the understanding of learning? Options: A) Cognitive theorists B) Stimulus response theorists C) Operant conditioning theorists D) Classical conditioning theorists
Last Answer : A) Cognitive theorists
Description : Of the following learning theories, the one that embodies the idea that the learning takes place through insight is known as Options: A) Gestalt B) Stimulus-Response C) Connectionist D) Pragmatic
Last Answer : A) Gestalt
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the antibody response to an invading antigen? a. All antibodies are composed of one type of heavy and one type of light protein chain b. ... stimulus d. Immunoglobulins A, D, and E play an active role in the circulating humoral response
Last Answer : Answer: a Humoral defenses consist of antibody (immunoglobulin; Ig) and complement. All Ig classes (IgM, IgG, IgA, IgE, IgD) and IgG subclasses are composed of one type (M, G, A, E, D ... exist in smaller amounts in the circulation and do not appear to play a major role as host defense components
Description : The path through which a stimulus passes in a reflex action?
Last Answer : Reflex arc
Description : With regard to knee jerk: a. it is a monosynaptic reflex b. the impulse travels via type Ia afferent fibres c. the Golgi body is an important component d. the stimulus begins in the tendon
Last Answer : the impulse travels via type Ia afferent fibres
Description : When you hurt yourself, intentionally or not, how often do you say "ow" just as a conditioned Pavlovian response, rather than a genuine exclamation of pain?
Last Answer : Every time, followed by a more profound expletive, or series thereof.
Description : Selective inhibition of conditioned avoidance response in animals by a drug indicates that the drug is likely to be effective in: A. Anxiety B. Major depression C. Schizophrenia D. Manic-depressive illness
Last Answer : C. Schizophrenia
Description : In which agent does the problem generator is present? a) Learning agent b) Observing agent c) Reflex agent d) None of the mentioned
Last Answer : a) Learning agent
Description : Growth movements in response to the stimulus of heat or cold is called?
Last Answer : thermotropism
Description : Growth movements in response to the stimulus of contact are called?
Last Answer : Thigmotropism
Description : Plant movement in response to chemical stimulus is called?
Last Answer : Chemotropism
Description : Define Stimulus and Response?
Last Answer : i) Stimulus is any influence or change in external and internal environment. ii) Response is a change in the activity or reaction of the organism to the stimulus.
Description : Choose the correct statement. (a) Nociceptors respond to changes in pressure. (b) Meissner's corpuscles are thermoreceptors. (c) Photoreceptors in the human eye are depolarised during darkness and ... hyperpolarised in response to the light stimulus. (d) Receptors do not produce graded potentials.
Last Answer : (c) Photoreceptors in the human eye are depolarised during darkness and become hyperpolarised in response to the light stimulus.
Description : Signal normally used to study non-ideal flow by stimulus response technique is __________ input. (A) Pulse (B) Step (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neither (A) nor (B)
Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)
Description : Writing the learner’s response on the chalk board is a sub skill of (a) Non-verbal reinforcement (b) Verbal reinforcement (c) Questioning skill (d) Stimulus variation
Last Answer : (a) Non-verbal reinforcement
Description : How would you solve the problem of your child, if he takes extra-interest in late night films on TV? Options: A) By persuading the child that he cannot reach to school early in the morning due ... and discouraging for it D) By going to sleep before schedule in order to force him to early sleep
Last Answer : B) By convincing him that late night films are not useful for young children
Description : The most important function of the teacher is to Options: A) Maintain a order B) Impart subject-matter C) Teach problem-solving techniques D) Guide pupil's growth
Last Answer : D) Guide pupil's growth
Description : Stretch reflex: a. is a monosynaptic reflex with a response time of 1 msec b. originates in the muscle spindle which sends off impulses in type Ia nerve fibres c. is intensified by impulses in the gamma efferent fibres d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Which one of the following is the example of the action of the autonomous nervous system? (a) Swallowing of food (b) Pupillary reflex (c) Peristalsis of the intestine (d) Knee-jerk response
Last Answer : c) Peristalsis of the intestine
Description : In certain coding method, the word QUESTION is encoded as DOMESTIC. In this coding, what is the code word for the word RESPONSE? (A) OMESUCEM (B) OMESICSM (C) OMESICEM (D) OMESISCM
Last Answer : (C) OMESICEM
Description : In web search, finding a large number of documents with very little relevant information is termed: (A) poor recall (B) web crawl (C) poor precision rate (D) poor web response
Last Answer : (A) poor recall
Description : Direction for this question: Given below are two statements (a) and (b) followed by two conclusions (i) and (ii). Considering the statements to be true, indicate which of the following conclusions logically follow from the ... follows (C) Only (i) and (ii) follows (D) Neither (i) nor (ii) follows
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The science of the study of feedback systems in humans, animals and machines is known as: (A) cybernetics (B) reverse communication (C) selectivity study (D) response analysis
Last Answer : Answer: A Cybernetics is the study of communication and control processes in living organisms and machines. Cybernetics analyzes the ability of humans, animals, and some machines to respond to ... machines control their actions by telling them whether they are proceeding in the right direction.
Description : A negative reaction to a mediated communication is described as: (A) flak (B) fragmented feedback (C) passive response (D) non-conformity
Last Answer : Answer: C Explanation: Mediated communication refers to communication carried out by the use of information communication technology, and can be contrasted to face-to-face communication.
Description : Which agent deals with happy and unhappy states? a) Simple reflex agent b) Model based agent c) Learning agent d) Utility based agent
Last Answer : d) Utility based agent
Description : The action of the Simple reflex agent completely depends upon __________ a) Perception history b) Current perception c) Learning theory d) Utility functions
Last Answer : b) Current perception
Description : Reflex arc is made up of a chain of at least a. two neuron b. three neurons c. four neurons d. five neurons
Last Answer : two neuron
Description : Which of the following set of statements best describes the nature and objectives of teaching ? Indicate your answer by selecting from the code. (a) Teaching and learning are integrally related. (b) There is no difference between teaching and ... and (e) (3) (a), (c) and (f) (4) (d), (e) and (f)
Last Answer : 3
Description : Effectiveness of teaching has to be judged in terms of (A) Course coverage (B) Students’ interest (C) Learning outcomes of students (D) Use of teaching aids in the classroom
Last Answer : (C) Learning outcomes of students
Description : Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process. Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : Which of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships? Choose the correct code to indicate your Answer. (i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails. ( ... (iv), (v) and (vi) (D) (i), (ii), (v) and (vi)
Description : Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning. Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and ... ) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Which of the following learner characteristics are likely to influence the effectiveness of teaching aids and evaluation systems to ensure positive results? (A) Learner's family background, age and ... . (D) Learner's maturity level, academic perfor mance level and motivational dispositions.
Last Answer : (D) Learner’s maturity level, academic perfor mance level and motivational dispositions.
Description : The purpose of formative evaluation is to (A) grade students’ learning outcomes. (B) accelerate students’ learning performance. (C) check students’ performance graph. (D) provide feedback to teacher effectiveness.
Last Answer : (B) accelerate students’ learning performance
Description : Which combination of methods of teaching is likely to optimise learning ? (A) Lecturing, discussions and seminar method (B) Interactive discussions, planned lectures and PowerPoint ... buzz sessions, brainstorming and projects (D) Lecturing, demonstrations and PowerPoint based presentations
Description : Which of the following set of statements reflects the basic characteristics of teaching ? Select the correct alternative from the codes : (i) Teaching is the same as training. (ii) There is no difference between instruction and conditioning ... (vi) (C) (ii), (iii) and (v) (D) (i), (iv) and (vi)
Description : The use of teaching aids is justified on the grounds of (A) Attracting student’s attention in the class room. (B) Minimizing indiscipline problems in the classroom. (C) Optimizing learning outcomes of students. (D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Last Answer : (D) Effective engagement of students in learning tasks.
Description : Which set of learner characteristics may be considered helpful in designing effective teaching-learning systems? Select the correct alternative from the codes given below: (i) Prior experience of learners in respect of the subject. (ii) ... iii), (iv) and (v) (D) (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
Description : NMEICT stands for: (A) National Mission on Education through ICT (B) National Mission on E-governance through ICT (C) National Mission on E-commerce through ICT (D) National Mission on E-learning through ICT
Last Answer : (A) National Mission on Education through ICT
Description : As Chairman of an independent commission on education, Jacques Delors report to UNESCO was titled (A) International Commission on Education Report (B) Millennium Development Report (C) Learning : The Treasure Within (D) World Declaration on Education for All
Last Answer : (C) Learning : The Treasure Within
Description : Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct? (a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration. (b) They help students learn better. (c) They make teaching learning process interesting. (d) They enhance rote learning. ... (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)
Description : Achievement tests are commonly used for the purpose of: (A) Assessing the amount of learning after teaching (B) Making selections for a specific job (C) Selecting candidates for a course (D) Identifying strengths and weaknesses of learners
Last Answer : (A) Assessing the amount of learning after teaching
Description : Which of the following factors does not impact teaching? (A) Learning through experience (B) Teacher's knowledge (C) Class room activities that encourage learning (D) Socio-economic background of teachers and students
Last Answer : (D) Socio-economic background of teachers and students
Description : The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims? (a) Promotion of research and development in higher education (b) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning (c) Capacity building of teachers ... ) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)