Question 1

Though teachers cannot think for their students, teachers can help guide students to construct their own thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If it is important to motivate students to engage and persist in problem-solving activities, outline an approach to facilitate such motivation for a specific academic assignment.

Accepted Answer

Suggestions that would be effective for

Question 3

Create a problem-based learning activity which demonstrates multiple learning strategies.

Accepted Answer

The activity must em

Question 4

If Natalie engages in high-road transfer, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Natalie effortlessly transfers learning to new situations. 
B)  Natalie transfers learning to new situations, but must engage conscious effort to do so. 
C)  Natalie considers how a newly acquired skill will transfer to potential new situations. 
D)  Natalie reflects on a past occurrence to help her solve a current problem. 
A)  Natalie effortlessly transfers learning to new situations. 
B)  Natalie transfers learning to new situations, but must engage conscious effort to do so. 
C)  Natalie considers how a newly acquired skill will transfer to potential new situations. 
D)  Natalie reflects on a past occurrence to help her solve a current problem.

Question 5

Which of the following best represents "critical thinking"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manipulating and transforming information in memory 
B)  Reasoning from the specific to the general 
C)  Thinking reflectively and productively, and evaluating the evidence 
D)  Reasoning from the general to the specific 
A)  Manipulating and transforming information in memory 
B)  Reasoning from the specific to the general 
C)  Thinking reflectively and productively, and evaluating the evidence 
D)  Reasoning from the general to the specific

Question 6

The creative process is often described as a five-step sequence. Which of the following statements best defines the second step, incubation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students become immersed in a problem issue. 
B)  Students experience the "Aha!" moment when all pieces of the puzzle come together. 
C)  Students decide whether the idea is valuable and worth pursuing. 
D)  Students churn ideas around in their head. 
A)  Students become immersed in a problem issue. 
B)  Students experience the "Aha!" moment when all pieces of the puzzle come together. 
C)  Students decide whether the idea is valuable and worth pursuing. 
D)  Students churn ideas around in their head.

Question 7

Specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested in order to determine their accuracy are best labeled which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypothesis testing 
B)  Concept maps 
C)  Prototype matching 
D)  Concepts 
A)  Hypothesis testing 
B)  Concept maps 
C)  Prototype matching 
D)  Concepts

Question 8

Applying prior experiences to new learning and problem-solving situations is best referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfer 
B)  Near transfer 
C)  Far transfer 
D)  Forward-reaching transfer 
A)  Transfer 
B)  Near transfer 
C)  Far transfer 
D)  Forward-reaching transfer

Question 9

Which of the following types of questions would best encourage critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  How many apples are in the Samuel's basket? 
B)  What color are Samuel's apples? 
C)  Where did Samuel put the apples when he got home? 
D)  Why does Samuel like red apples better than yellow apples? 
A)  How many apples are in the Samuel's basket? 
B)  What color are Samuel's apples? 
C)  Where did Samuel put the apples when he got home? 
D)  Why does Samuel like red apples better than yellow apples?

Question 10

If trying to promote concept formation in students, what are three strategies that would be particularly most effective?

Accepted Answer

Strategies for promoting concept formati

Question 11

Compare and contrast forward-reaching and backward-reaching transfer, providing examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Both refer to transfer across points in

Question 12

Identify at least three strategies for helping students transfer information. Provide examples for how you could implement each of your selected strategies in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

The strategies for helping students tran

Question 13

An effective strategy to promote effective concept formation involves helping students learn what a concept is and what it is not. Give an example of this strategy in an elementary classroom.

Accepted Answer

After presenting a definition of the con

Question 14

If a teacher assigned a "means-end analysis," what would the objectives of the activity include?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting intermittent goals 
B)  Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution 
C)  Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step 
D)  Applying a former strategy without considering the unique context 
A)  Setting intermittent goals 
B)  Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution 
C)  Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step 
D)  Applying a former strategy without considering the unique context

Question 15

Regina easily grasps the concept of supply and demand. As she contemplates the merits of the economic law, she begins to consider the possibilities this strategy would have for her future dream to open a restaurant with Thai cuisine. Which type of transfer is Regina engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A)  High-road transfer 
B)  Low-road transfer 
C)  Forward-reaching transfer 
D)  Backward-reaching transfer 
A)  High-road transfer 
B)  Low-road transfer 
C)  Forward-reaching transfer 
D)  Backward-reaching transfer

Question 16

Which of the following teacher behaviors encourages critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage students to "get along" and avoid controversy during discussions. 
B)  Promote simple, passive learning. 
C)  Avoid stating one's own views about controversial topics to students. 
D)  Model how to argue through emotions rather than through reason. 
A)  Encourage students to "get along" and avoid controversy during discussions. 
B)  Promote simple, passive learning. 
C)  Avoid stating one's own views about controversial topics to students. 
D)  Model how to argue through emotions rather than through reason.

Question 17

As a teacher, it is important that you encourage students' critical thinking skills. Imagine you are devoting a classroom bulletin board to emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. What might be "trigger" words you present?

Accepted Answer

There is a range of options, b

Question 18

Which of the following is the best example of an "algorithm"?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "I before E except after C" rule 
B)  A list of subgoals created to help students achieve their larger goal 
C)  Inappropriate use of a strategy because it was effective in the past 
D)  The complete process of defining the problem, establishing current status of progress, and estimating the steps needed to resolve the problem 
A)  The "I before E except after C" rule 
B)  A list of subgoals created to help students achieve their larger goal 
C)  Inappropriate use of a strategy because it was effective in the past 
D)  The complete process of defining the problem, establishing current status of progress, and estimating the steps needed to resolve the problem

Question 19

Which of the following best describes "algorithms"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Setting intermittent goals 
B)  Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution 
C)  Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step 
D)  Applying a former strategy without considering the unique context 
A)  Setting intermittent goals 
B)  Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution 
C)  Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step 
D)  Applying a former strategy without considering the unique context

Question 20

Students who are good problem solvers are usually afraid to make mistakes; therefore, they are more likely to hold out for the right answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Though teachers cannot think for their students, teachers can help guide students to construct their own thinking.

If it is important to motivate students to engage and persist in problem-solving activities, outline an approach to facilitate such motivation for a specific academic assignment.

Create a problem-based learning activity which demonstrates multiple learning strategies.

If Natalie engages in high-road transfer, which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following best represents "critical thinking"?

The creative process is often described as a five-step sequence. Which of the following statements best defines the second step, incubation?

Specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested in order to determine their accuracy are best labeled which of the following?

Applying prior experiences to new learning and problem-solving situations is best referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following types of questions would best encourage critical thinking?

If trying to promote concept formation in students, what are three strategies that would be particularly most effective?

Compare and contrast forward-reaching and backward-reaching transfer, providing examples of each.

Identify at least three strategies for helping students transfer information. Provide examples for how you could implement each of your selected strategies in the classroom.

An effective strategy to promote effective concept formation involves helping students learn what a concept is and what it is not. Give an example of this strategy in an elementary classroom.

If a teacher assigned a "means-end analysis," what would the objectives of the activity include?

Regina easily grasps the concept of supply and demand. As she contemplates the merits of the economic law, she begins to consider the possibilities this strategy would have for her future dream to open a restaurant with Thai cuisine. Which type of transfer is Regina engaging in?

Which of the following teacher behaviors encourages critical thinking?

As a teacher, it is important that you encourage students' critical thinking skills. Imagine you are devoting a classroom bulletin board to emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. What might be "trigger" words you present?

Which of the following is the best example of an "algorithm"?

Which of the following best describes "algorithms"?

Students who are good problem solvers are usually afraid to make mistakes; therefore, they are more likely to hold out for the right answer.

Educational Psychology: A Tool for Effective Teaching

Cognitive and Language Development

Social Contexts and Socioemotional Development

Individual Variations

Sociocultural Diversity

Learners Who Are Exceptional

Behavioral and Social Cognitive Approaches

The Information-Processing Approach

Social Constructivist Approaches

Learning and Cognition in the Content Areas

Planning, Instruction, and Technology

Motivation, Teaching, and Learning

Managing the Classroom

Standardized Tests and Teaching

Classroom Assessment and Grading

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Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

Though teachers cannot think for their students, teachers can help guide students to construct their own thinking.

If it is important to motivate students to engage and persist in problem-solving activities, outline an approach to facilitate such motivation for a specific academic assignment.

Create a problem-based learning activity which demonstrates multiple learning strategies.

If Natalie engages in high-road transfer, which of the following is TRUE?

Which of the following best represents "critical thinking"?

The creative process is often described as a five-step sequence. Which of the following statements best defines the second step, incubation?

Specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested in order to determine their accuracy are best labeled which of the following?

Applying prior experiences to new learning and problem-solving situations is best referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following types of questions would best encourage critical thinking?

If trying to promote concept formation in students, what are three strategies that would be particularly most effective?

Compare and contrast forward-reaching and backward-reaching transfer, providing examples of each.

Identify at least three strategies for helping students transfer information. Provide examples for how you could implement each of your selected strategies in the classroom.

An effective strategy to promote effective concept formation involves helping students learn what a concept is and what it is not. Give an example of this strategy in an elementary classroom.

If a teacher assigned a "means-end analysis," what would the objectives of the activity include?

Regina easily grasps the concept of supply and demand. As she contemplates the merits of the economic law, she begins to consider the possibilities this strategy would have for her future dream to open a restaurant with Thai cuisine. Which type of transfer is Regina engaging in?

Which of the following teacher behaviors encourages critical thinking?

As a teacher, it is important that you encourage students' critical thinking skills. Imagine you are devoting a classroom bulletin board to emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. What might be "trigger" words you present?

Which of the following is the best example of an "algorithm"?

Which of the following best describes "algorithms"?

Students who are good problem solvers are usually afraid to make mistakes; therefore, they are more likely to hold out for the right answer.

Educational Psychology: A Tool for Effective Teaching

Cognitive and Language Development

Social Contexts and Socioemotional Development

Individual Variations

Sociocultural Diversity

Learners Who Are Exceptional

Behavioral and Social Cognitive Approaches

The Information-Processing Approach

Social Constructivist Approaches

Learning and Cognition in the Content Areas

Planning, Instruction, and Technology

Motivation, Teaching, and Learning

Managing the Classroom

Standardized Tests and Teaching

Classroom Assessment and Grading

Filters