Each of the Teachers Below Has Students with Misconceptions About

question 29

Multiple Choice

Each of the teachers below has students with misconceptions about the material they are studying. Three of the teachers are using strategies that should help their students correct these misconceptions. Which teacher is not using an effective strategy for changing misconceptions?

• A) Ms. Andersen identifies and then builds on things that students correctly understand about the phenomenon at hand.
• B) Mr. Bissette presents a situation that students cannot adequately explain using their current beliefs about the topic.
• C) Ms. Caro reminds her students that she will be testing them on the material they are studying.
• D) Mr. Darren shows students how the true explanation of something is different from, and more plausible than, their existing beliefs.

Recognize the role and influence of different brain structures on personality characteristics and behavior.

Identify how genetic makeup, including monozygotic twins, contributes to personality differences despite shared environments.

Comprehend the impact of neurotransmitters on personality traits such as impulsivity and neuroticism.

Understand the contribution of evolutionary psychology to explaining human desires, preferences, and common personality traits.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

The theory proposed by Erik Erikson that human development is a lifelong process of psychological and social changes and challenges.

Early Years

A term that refers to the initial period of a child's life, typically considered to be from birth to age five, which is crucial for development.

Social Interactions

The exchange of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors between two or more people, which shapes and is shaped by society.

14-month-old Infants

Children who have reached the age of 14 months, at a developmental stage characterized by rapid growth and learning.