CTET Child Development and Pedagogy Flashcards

The 'hidden curriculum' in schools refers to:

Answer: Unofficial social norms and values conveyed through school culture

The hidden curriculum includes unspoken lessons about social behavior, cultural values, and expectations that students learn implicitly in school.

Which theorist introduced the concept of 'operant conditioning' using the Skinner Box experiment?

Answer: B.F. Skinner

B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning, demonstrating that behavior is shaped by its consequences through reinforcement and punishment.

A student who learns best through music, rhythm, and sound demonstrates strong:

Answer: Musical intelligence

Musical intelligence, one of Gardner's multiple intelligences, involves sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, timbre, and musical patterns.

According to attachment theory developed by John Bowlby, a child with 'secure attachment' typically:

Answer: Uses the caregiver as a safe base to explore and returns when distressed

Securely attached children trust their caregiver as a safe haven, allowing them to explore confidently and seek comfort when needed.

The Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 in India mandates free and compulsory education for children aged:

Answer: 6 to 14 years

The RTE Act 2009 guarantees free and compulsory elementary education to all children between 6 and 14 years of age.

Which of the following is an example of 'divergent thinking'?

Answer: Generating multiple creative solutions to an open-ended problem

Divergent thinking involves generating multiple possible solutions or ideas, which is the foundation of creativity and innovation.

In the context of child development, 'emotional regulation' refers to a child's ability to:

Answer: Manage and modulate emotional responses appropriately

Emotional regulation is the capacity to manage one's emotional responses in a way that is adaptive and appropriate to the context.