Research in the area of perceptual development has led to the formulation of the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis. Define the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis
What types of educational materials would the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis predict are most likely to hold children's attention? Is this prediction consistent with the type of instruction that research in the sociocultural tradition has shown to be most effective?
What will be an ideal response?
The moderate-discrepancy hypothesis suggests that individuals prefer to look at stimuli that are just beyond their existing knowledge level. This predicts that children are most likely to attend to instructional materials that are just beyond their current knowledge level. This is consistent with findings of research in the sociocultural tradition, which has shown that children are most likely to benefit from instruction that is just one step beyond their current skill level.
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) spontaneous organization B) illusion of Pragnanz C) lateral inhibition D) illusory contour E) all of the above