Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates Situated Cognition

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples best illustrates situated cognition in action?

• A)When Rachel learns the concept momentum, she immediately recalls a variety of phenomena that the concept can explain.
• B)Lucinda doesn't enjoy her history class because her teacher expects students to memorize a lot of names, dates, and places.
• C)It doesn't occur to Jennie that she can use algebra to help her solve a problem in her physics class.
• D)Eleanor enjoys physical education class because she always feels more energized afterward.

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The half of the brain that is typically associated with analytical thinking, language, and logical reasoning.

Speak

To articulate words or sounds in order to convey information, express ideas, or communicate with others.

Left Hemisphere

The half of the human brain that is typically responsible for tasks that involve logic, language processing, and analytical thinking.

Right Hemisphere

The half of the brain that controls the left side of the body, and is often associated with creativity and spatial abilities.