Three of the Following Teachers Are Applying Principles from Cognitive

question 57

Multiple Choice

Three of the following teachers are applying principles from cognitive psychology. Which teacher does not appear to be applying cognitive psychology?

• A)Ms.Anthony, a high school biology teacher, draws a hierarchy on the board showing how mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians are all vertebrates, and how vertebrates and invertebrates are both animals.
• B)Mr.Bottenberg, a fourth grade teacher, suggests that his students try to learn their spelling words by thinking about similarly spelled words that they already know.
• C)Ms.Conrad, a third grade teacher, introduces her class to the topic of multiplication by showing them how it relates to addition.
• D)Mr.Danforth, a junior high school basketball coach, asks his players to practice shooting baskets and praises those who are using good form.

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