Expert Teachers Don't Have to Think as Hard as Beginning

question 25

Multiple Choice

Expert teachers don't have to think as hard as beginning teachers due to an ability to

• A)access short-term memory.
• B)memorize many details.
• C)recognize patterns in problems.
• D)use logical reasoning.

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Definitions:

Denial of Reality

A psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality.

Self-conscious

Experiencing acute awareness of oneself, particularly in social contexts, that can lead to feelings of awkwardness or anxiety.

Impaired Performance

A reduction in the ability to carry out tasks or activities to the usual standard, often due to external or internal factors.

Overcompensation

A psychological mechanism where individuals attempt to counteract feelings of inferiority or a perceived weakness by emphasizing another trait or engaging in excessive behavior.