Jonas believes that the brain is like a computer and uses this analogy to discuss development. His thinking is consistent with the information-processing approach.
a. true
b. false
a. true
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Which is an example of engaging teachers in reflection?
a. grading student essays b. Autobiographies c. Biographies d. student-led discussions
Assimilation means that in response to new experiences, a learner _____.
a. changes an existing cognitive structure or forms a new one b. acquires cognitive responsibility for it so needs less outside assistance c. integrates that new experience into an existing scheme d. perceives a discrepancy between it and their current understanding
The following are characteristics of criterion-referenced tests except:
a. mastery is determined by the number of items answered correctly for each performance objective and the number of objectives mastered. b. these tests are similar to norm-referenced tests because they compare students to one another. c. these tests usually provide more diagnostic information for teachers. d. if mastery of an entire test is 80%, the student would be required to master 8 out of 10 performance objectives.
You call the post office for a ZIP code that you need, just after you looked up the phone number. Unfortunately, you dial the wrong number. You attempt to dial again, only to discover that you've forgotten the phone number. From an information-processing standpoint, how can this be explained?
a. Information in long-term memory was not properly stored. b. Information in working memory began to disappear after twenty seconds or so. c. Information in the sensory register was not sufficiently attended to. d. Information in short-term memory was improperly encoded.