Which One of the Following Is the Best Example of a Teacher's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best example of a teacher's pedagogical content knowledge?

• A)Knowing what researchers have discovered about the effectiveness of discovery- learning approaches to instruction
• B)Knowing several effective ways to teach students about negative numbers
• C)Making a reasonable guess as to why a particular student misbehaves just before lunch time every day
• D)Understanding why water expands when it freezes

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Definitions:

Clinical Psychology

The branch of psychology focused on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Private Practice

A business practice, especially in the fields of law, medicine, therapy, etc., where a professional operates independently, offering services to clients or patients on a fee-for-service basis outside of institutional or hospital settings.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition where social interactions cause irrational anxiety and fear.

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors, aimed at changing negative patterns into positive ones.