Three of the Following Are Benefits of Peer Interaction in the Classroom

question 34

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are benefits of peer interaction in the classroom. Which one is not a typical benefit of peer interaction?

• A) Students can model effective ways of thinking for one another.
• B) Peer-group discussions encourage students to organize their thoughts about a topic.
• C) Peer-group discussions promote more rapid learning of classroom subject matter.
• D) Students can develop more effective ways of defending conclusions they have reached.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable units or chunks to facilitate recall.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the use and understanding of language.

Serial-Position Effect

A phenomenon in memory studies where items at the beginning and end of a list are remembered more easily than those in the middle.