Which One of the Following Statements Describes Wait Time and Its

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements describes wait time and its effect on learning?

• A) When teachers give students about five minutes of "thinking time" at the beginning of class, students are more likely to learn class material meaningfully.
• B) When teachers allow students more time to learn something, students learn it more thoroughly.
• C) When teachers wait until students are ready to pay attention, students are more likely to learn effectively.
• D) When teachers allow students more time to respond to a question, students are more likely to answer the question, and often with a more complex response.

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Definitions:

Levinson

Refers to the psychologist Daniel Levinson, known for his theory on human development, particularly the concept of life structures in adult development.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework proposed by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different psychological crisis.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, typically observed in middle adulthood.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychological development of human beings through eight stages from infancy to adulthood.