As Mr. Donahue finishes teaching the day's topic, he realizes that many of his students have quizzical looks that reflect confusion. After a question-and-answer period, Mr. Donahue is still not satisfied that his class fully understands the lesson. He then proceeds to ask students to reflect on their lesson from the first semester that related to the topic at hand. After carefully explaining the connection between the two subject matters, he notices that students show evident relief for finally grasping the new concept. What type of transfer has Mr. Donahue led students to engage in?
A. High-road transfer
B. Backward-reaching transfer
C. Forward-reaching transfer
D. Low-road transfer
Answer: B
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remember, but let's see if I can figure it out...." From the perspective of psychology, William may have trouble solving the problem because: A) His working memory capacity may be insufficient to hold and process all the information. B) He is representing the problem incorrectly. C) He is demonstrating a mental set with regard to his knowledge of multiplication facts. D) He is using an inappropriate heuristic.
Describe your legal responsibilities in cases where you observe one student behaving aggressively toward another
What will be an ideal response?
If Ms. Green's students cleaned up correctly after breakfast, they could earn an extra juice or milk with their breakfast the next morning. The extra juice or milk was what type of reinforcer?
a. primary b. secondary c. intrinsic d. token
Group cohesiveness improves performance when the task
a. Requires close cooperation b. Requires individual performance c. Is competitive d. Is monotonous