Three of the Following Statements Are Accurate Descriptions of the Effect

question 68

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements are accurate descriptions of the effect interest has on learning and performance.Which one is not accurate?

• A)Interest promotes meaningful learning of information.
• B)Interest increases the probability of conceptual change.
• C)Interest promotes performance goals more than mastery goals.
• D)Interest increases the likelihood that students will apply what they learn.

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Definitions:

Decussation

The crossing over of nerve fibers or pathways in the brain or spinal cord, allowing for the transmission of signals from one side of the body to the opposite side.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance.

Cerebral Peduncle

A structure at the base of the brain, consisting of massive bundles of nerve fibers connecting the cerebrum to the brain stem.

Medulla

An inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain that controls vital functions, or the central part of the adrenal glands.