Many Psychologists Believe That Learning and Understanding Are Often Quite

question 73

Multiple Choice

Many psychologists believe that learning and understanding are often quite constructive in nature. Three of the following scenarios illustrate such construction. Which scenario does not necessarily involve construction in learning?

• A)Although no one has ever told her so,Peggy thinks that the night sky is a big black blanket covering the earth and that the blanket has tiny holes through which the stars shine.
• B)Mr. McFarland asks his third graders to practice their multiplication tables every day. After a month of such practice,Misty can retrieve all the basic multiplication facts quickly and easily.
• C)When George reads about the Vietnam War in his history book,he comes to the conclusion that the United States should never have gotten involved in Southeast Asia.
• D)Because the word photosynthesis begins with photo,Jeremy guesses that it must have something to do with taking photographs.

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Definitions:

Names

Words or terms used to identify a person, place, thing, concept, or phenomenon.

Surface

The outward or visible aspect of something, sometimes contrasted with deeper, more hidden dimensions.

Positive Disposition

A tendency to maintain a positive outlook and approach situations with a constructive attitude.

Critical Thinking

The method of impartially examining and assessing a matter to reach a decision.