The Terms Scaffolding, Prior Knowledge, and Constructing One's Own Knowledge

question 31

Multiple Choice

The terms scaffolding, prior knowledge, and constructing one's own knowledge are part of which theory of learning?

• A)Behavioral
• B)Developmental
• C)Cognitive
• D)Information-processing
• E)Behavioral analysis

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Definitions:

Gender

Pertains to the social, cultural, and personal traits and roles associated with being male or female, going beyond the biological differences.

Age Bias

Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based solely on their age, typically against older or younger people in the workplace or society.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information that is presented first better than information that is presented later.

First-Impression Errors

Cognitive biases leading to unwarranted judgments based on initial impressions.