Meaningful Learning in Social Studies Is an Active Process

question 5

Multiple Choice

Meaningful learning in social studies is an active process. Students are involved in:

• A) recalling memorized knowledge so that they can answer a question.
• B) reviewing the definitions of major concepts.
• C) accessing both prior experiences and prior knowledge and applying them to a problem on which they are working.
• D) all of the above.

Appreciate the significance of cognitive processes in understanding behavior and mental functions.

Understand the evolutionary perspective on human behavior and its adaptiveness.

Identify different types of stress including work stress, maturational factors, and sociocultural factors.

Understand the stages of the body's reaction to stress via the general adaptation theory.

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Definitions:

Violent Behaviors

Actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Number of Times in Prison

A count of the instances an individual has been incarcerated.

Y-Intercept

The point where a line or curve intersects the y-axis on a graph.

Linear Regression Equation

A mathematical equation used to predict the value of a dependent variable based on one or more independent variables, assuming a linear relationship.