Which one of the following examples most clearly illustrates the role of retrieval in problem solving?
a. Arnie is trying to solve a physics problem on a classroom test. He is so anxious that he can't recall the problem-solving strategies he needs.
b. Bradley is looking for something to haul water but doesn't have a bucket. He fails to realize that his plastic wastebasket could easily carry water.
c. Charlie is doing a series of addition problems. He overlooks the subtraction sign on the last problem and so adds when he should subtract.
d. Doug is angry that another boy stole his bicycle. Rather than report the theft to the police, he steals a bicycle from someone else.
a
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a. 1 in 2 b. 1 in 4 c. 1 in 3 d. 1 in 5
By creating a positive digital footprint:
a. students can enjoy the benefits of digital curriculum without facing potential negative repercussions throughout their lives b. students keep a track record of the websites they visit c. students do not have to be concerned that future employers will see that they have accessed inappropriate content on the Internet d. none of the above
Cold and cough medications are no longer recommended by the FDA for use in children ages two and under, and it has been found they do not work in children
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Defend or refute: The United States is a “nation that reads.”
What will be an ideal response?