Which of the Following Situations Reflects Inert Learning or Knowledge

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations reflects inert learning or knowledge?

• A) A student does well on classroom tests, but is unable to use the information she learned when trying to write a term paper for that same class.
• B) A student considers the similarities and differences between several concepts before choosing her response on a multiple-choice test.
• C) A student tries to grasp the relationship between climate and geography.
• D) A student learns to discriminate between two learning theories by remembering examples of each one.

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Definitions:

Protect Archaeological Sites

The practice of safeguarding places of historical and cultural significance from destruction, looting, and deterioration to preserve them for future research and education.

World Heritage

Sites of cultural or natural importance recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for conservation and protection.

Hydraulic Theory

A theory suggesting that the development and complexity of some ancient civilizations were primarily driven by the management and control of water resources.

Neolithic Period

A prehistoric time characterized by the development of agriculture, the creation of settled communities, and the use of polished stone tools.