Question 1

Raj smelled the aroma of the dinner rolls baking in the cafeteria down the hall from his classroom.What memory system is at work as Raj processes this stimulus?

Accepted Answer

A) Sensory 
B) Phonological loop 
C) Visuospatial sketchpad 
D) Episodic buffer 
A) Sensory 
B) Phonological loop 
C) Visuospatial sketchpad 
D) Episodic buffer

Question 2

Morgandi has been helping her mother cook since she was a preschooler.In cooking,she has learned to use various measuring tools.She has doubled recipes and halved recipes using measuring cups and spoons and has learned to use fractions in this context.Her twin brother Eric is just as smart as Morgandi,but he has never used fractions.Yesterday,the teacher started the unit about fractions in math class.
Compare the learning process for Morgandi and Eric during the unit on fractions in math class.From a cognitive perspective,explain the differences.

Accepted Answer

Suggested Response:
Morgandi will find i

Question 3

Mr.Anthony has set up the lab many times for the experiment of acids and bases using litmus paper.In fact,he says he can practically do it with his eyes closed.He follows the same steps in the same order.What kind of memory is Mr.Anthony using to set up the lab for this experiment?

Accepted Answer

A) Production 
B) Script 
C) Priming 
D) Classical conditioning 
A) Production 
B) Script 
C) Priming 
D) Classical conditioning

Question 4

Mrs.O'Connor assigns a task in math.She does not review prerequisite knowledge and skills.The task requires students to use a formula they learned in a prior unit.Several students struggle with the task.What type of knowledge do they need that they seem to lack?

Accepted Answer

A) Declarative knowledge 
B) Conditional knowledge 
C) Procedural knowledge 
D) Elaborative knowledge 
A) Declarative knowledge 
B) Conditional knowledge 
C) Procedural knowledge 
D) Elaborative knowledge

Question 5

When Jennifer took algebra,she was really quick about solving two-step equations.She hasn't taken a math course in over a year,and she's struggling on the standardized test.She knows it's worth taking the time to figure out the steps again and solve the equations.She is using:

Accepted Answer

A) spreading activation retrieval. 
B) reconstruction retrieval. 
C) implicit retrieval. 
D) episodic retrieval. 
A) spreading activation retrieval. 
B) reconstruction retrieval. 
C) implicit retrieval. 
D) episodic retrieval.

Question 6

Based on guidelines for gaining and maintaining students' attention,which of the following teachers is using an effective strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) Mr.Ganesh is demonstrating a procedure at the front of the room and pauses to say loudly to a student in the back row,"Put away the iPad." 
B) "Let's read our lessons objectives on the board.This lesson is important because it helps us count money." 
C) Mrs.Thornton moves back and forth as she presents a new concept.She never stands still when she makes a presentation. 
D) "This is Monday.Do the same spelling activity we always do on Monday - write each word ten times." 
A) Mr.Ganesh is demonstrating a procedure at the front of the room and pauses to say loudly to a student in the back row,"Put away the iPad." 
B) "Let's read our lessons objectives on the board.This lesson is important because it helps us count money." 
C) Mrs.Thornton moves back and forth as she presents a new concept.She never stands still when she makes a presentation. 
D) "This is Monday.Do the same spelling activity we always do on Monday - write each word ten times."

Question 7

A child listens to the sound of the letter k and watches the teacher write the letter k on the chart paper.Then the teacher tells the child to recall the character in yesterday's story who has a name that begins with the sound made by the letter k.What element or process of working memory is being used?

Accepted Answer

A) Phonological loop 
B) Visuospatial sketchpad 
C) Automaticity 
D) Episodic buffer 
A) Phonological loop 
B) Visuospatial sketchpad 
C) Automaticity 
D) Episodic buffer

Question 8

Students are working in groups.In one group,students make the following comments.Which student uses episodic memory in a comment?

Accepted Answer

A) "We remember the facts the teacher wrote on the board.We can use that information." 
B) "Look in the glossary to find the definition.I'll check the index for the reference I saw when I was reading." 
C) "Remember the information from chapter 7.Try to use that information to answer the question." 
D) "This is like the time we came up with a skit for Mr.Meeks in speech class and we all missed the point." 
A) "We remember the facts the teacher wrote on the board.We can use that information." 
B) "Look in the glossary to find the definition.I'll check the index for the reference I saw when I was reading." 
C) "Remember the information from chapter 7.Try to use that information to answer the question." 
D) "This is like the time we came up with a skit for Mr.Meeks in speech class and we all missed the point."

Question 9

If Rhonda wants to use maintenance rehearsal to keep information in working memory,which of the following will she do?

Accepted Answer

A) "I need to write down the tracking number as soon as I find a pen to copy it from the Web site." 
B) "The number has part of my phone number plus my favorite number and 89." 
C) "The tracking number is 2680 5589,2680 5589,2680 5589." 
D) "Two plus 6 is 8 and that helps me remember the first part of the number." 
A) "I need to write down the tracking number as soon as I find a pen to copy it from the Web site." 
B) "The number has part of my phone number plus my favorite number and 89." 
C) "The tracking number is 2680 5589,2680 5589,2680 5589." 
D) "Two plus 6 is 8 and that helps me remember the first part of the number."

Raj smelled the aroma of the dinner rolls baking in the cafeteria down the hall from his classroom.What memory system is at work as Raj processes this stimulus?

Mr.Anthony has set up the lab many times for the experiment of acids and bases using litmus paper.In fact,he says he can practically do it with his eyes closed.He follows the same steps in the same order.What kind of memory is Mr.Anthony using to set up the lab for this experiment?

Mrs.O'Connor assigns a task in math.She does not review prerequisite knowledge and skills.The task requires students to use a formula they learned in a prior unit.Several students struggle with the task.What type of knowledge do they need that they seem to lack?

When Jennifer took algebra,she was really quick about solving two-step equations.She hasn't taken a math course in over a year,and she's struggling on the standardized test.She knows it's worth taking the time to figure out the steps again and solve the equations.She is using:

Based on guidelines for gaining and maintaining students' attention,which of the following teachers is using an effective strategy?

Students are working in groups.In one group,students make the following comments.Which student uses episodic memory in a comment?

If Rhonda wants to use maintenance rehearsal to keep information in working memory,which of the following will she do?

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Raj smelled the aroma of the dinner rolls baking in the cafeteria down the hall from his classroom.What memory system is at work as Raj processes this stimulus?

Mr.Anthony has set up the lab many times for the experiment of acids and bases using litmus paper.In fact,he says he can practically do it with his eyes closed.He follows the same steps in the same order.What kind of memory is Mr.Anthony using to set up the lab for this experiment?

Mrs.O'Connor assigns a task in math.She does not review prerequisite knowledge and skills.The task requires students to use a formula they learned in a prior unit.Several students struggle with the task.What type of knowledge do they need that they seem to lack?

When Jennifer took algebra,she was really quick about solving two-step equations.She hasn't taken a math course in over a year,and she's struggling on the standardized test.She knows it's worth taking the time to figure out the steps again and solve the equations.She is using:

Based on guidelines for gaining and maintaining students' attention,which of the following teachers is using an effective strategy?

Students are working in groups.In one group,students make the following comments.Which student uses episodic memory in a comment?

If Rhonda wants to use maintenance rehearsal to keep information in working memory,which of the following will she do?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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