Which one of the following statements best characterizes working memory (sometimes known as short-term memory)?
A.) It hold information for several hours and includes only things that we know we will need later on
B.) It holds information for two to five minutes, longer if we engage in maintenance rehearsal
C.) It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less than a minute
D.) It holds processed information for several days or weeks, but rarely forever.
C.) It actively processes a small amount of information, typically holding it for less than a minute
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Explain why you agree or disagree with the statement: It is understandable that there will always be a certain percentage of educational dropouts
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following practices does research suggest is a promising alternative to typical classroom questioning practices?
A) Train students to wait 3 to 5 seconds before asking a question. B) Shorten the typical lag in teachers' questioning practices. C) Reduce pressure by asking lower-achieving students fewer questions. D) Encourage all students to ask more questions.
Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of
A) inherent personality problems. B) society's reaction to people who are blind. C) stereotypic behaviors. D) blindisms which cannot be controlled.