Psychology Answers

The . . . consists of the structures that influence fear, aggression, the sleep-wake cycle, and memory.

A.

autonomic nervous system

B.

limbic system

C.

parasympathetic nervous system

D.

cranial nerve

Which statement is inappropriate regarding assessment in an Ubuntu context?

a) Knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes were acquired over a long period. The notion of an external assessment agency did not exist. Educational content was natural, relevant, concrete, and uncomplicated.

b) Assessment focuses on the relevance of knowledge and learning to solve or alleviate real-life problems and challenges, similar to knowledge generation for its own sake, as practised in Western educational contexts.

c) The knowledge that children were exposed to and assessed on was drawn from their immediate social and natural environments. They learned skills related to community life by means of practical activities and by emulating the examples of others. Values and attitudes were related to the customs, rituals and taboos that shaped people’s lives and conduct. None of the above

In the analogy, namely that assessment is the vehicle that drives teaching and learning towards the destination, contested issues or problem areas that should be considered when dealing with assessment are referred to as “Steep hills refes to

a) standardised assessment, high-stakes assessments, and recognition of excellence.

b) high-stakes assessments, recognition of excellence, and recognition of prior learning. c) recognition of prior learning, standardised assessment, and low-stakes assessments. d) CAPS assessment, high-stakes assessments, and recognition of excellence

Indicate what is described below:

To provide it is a skill that should be acquired and is largely dependent on our attitude towards our learners and their needs. It must always be constructive; never destructive or counterproductive. It is an excellent tool for successful teaching and learning. It is our most important opportunity to influence, shape, direct and improve the learning process.

a) Providing effective teaching, instruction, or facilitation in class

b) Providing information on performances when learners are/were assessed. Inspiring so that learners will be motivated to learn.

c) Providing support to those who struggle with barriers to learning.

Which one of the following is a characteristic of traditional assessment in terms of 

classroom management? 

a) Integrated

b) One-shot

c) Feedback comes quickly

d) References are available

Which of the questions used in planning credible formal assessments is most 

Important because it determines most other decisions?

a) Where, when, and how will assessment(s) take place (during the lesson, after the 

lesson, at home) and why?

b) What is the purpose of this assessment (what should learners be able to 

demonstrate – knowledge, skills, values); and with what curriculum content and 

objectives/learning intentions contained in curriculum documents for your subject 

is the assessment aligned?

c) Who is going to conduct the assessment (teacher assessment, self-assessment,

peer assessment) and why?

d) None of the above.

Adult dogs and cats should see a vet for a routine health check:

A-at least once yearly

B-only when the animal needs a vaccine

C-only when the animal is sick

D-at least once monthly

When cats are eating, where would most prefer their food bowl to be placed?

A-Somewhere they can eat their food away from other cats.

B-Next to the cat flap so they can get plenty of fresh air when eating.

C-With the other cats within the household so they can share each other’s food.

D-Wet food with the other cats, dry food scattered around the house for foraging

What is the main reason it is important to pick up rabbits correctly?

A-To prevent them biting you

B-To prevent them kicking with their back legs and damaging their spine

C-To support their back legs so they don’t struggle and break them

D-To support their front legs so they don’t struggle and break them

What is meant by the term ‘Calving Interval’?

A-Time interval between calving seasons

B-Time taken for a calf to be born

C-Number of days between calving and becoming pregnant again

D-Number of days between a cow's consecutive calvings