Explain the theory of identical elements, as described by Edward Thorndike and Robert Woodworth

What will be an ideal response?


This theory is one explanation of how transfer occurs. It suggests that ease of transfer depends on the degree of similarity between two tasks, provided that the learner recognizes the similarities.

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The NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics calls for an increased emphasis on conceptual understanding and ____________________ skills in mathematics curricula

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The authors anticipate that the effective implementation of basic preventative classroom management skills generally leads to a situation in which a teacher

a. successfully manages the behavior of 98-99% of students in the classes without need for significant in-depth intervention. b. has to rely on more individualized intervention strategies with 5-7% of his or her students. c. reverts to the use of tangible reinforcement with students because it is the method that has been shown to be most effective in permanently altering student behavior. d. does not engage in functional behavior assessment and individualized behavioral plans because time spent on these activities is generally discouraged.

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Which of the following is an operational definition of “depression”?

A) sadness combined with hopelessness B) melancholy plus gloom C) abnormal despair D) rate in speech in words per minute E) sense of loss

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To cut involves removing a portion from a document like the one in the accompanying figure and electronically storing it in a temporary storage location called the ____

a. Warehouse b. Cupboard c. desktop d. Clipboard

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