Psychology Answers

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

Why is fibre in the diet so important for rabbit health?

A-Fibre keeps the teeth and the digestive system healthy

B-Fibre keeps the teeth healthy and prevents rabbits getting cancer of the uterus (womb)

C-Fibre keeps the digestive system healthy and prevents rabbits getting cancer of the gut

D-Fibre keeps the teeth and nails healthy as they grow continuously

What is the target lambing % of low-ground farms such as The University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Farm?

A-100%

B-150%

C-200%

D-250%

What is the most important reason that it is vital that lambs receive a feed of colostrum as soon as possible after birth?

A-To provide antibodies against infection

B-To prevent the ewe from getting mastitis

C-To provide rehydration after the birth process

D-To provide antibiotics