Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a Cognitive

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be considered a cognitive instructional practice?

• A) Using operant conditioning
• B) Offering opportunities for students to use both verbal stories and visual images
• C) Focusing on meaning to the student and not memorization
• D) Providing students with opportunities to learn meaningful and relevant vocabulary to build background knowledge
• E) Providing for review and repetition of information in varied ways

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Definitions:

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where unsettling thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously pushed from the conscious mind.

Fundamental

Fundamental refers to serving as an essential component or basis for something, being of central importance.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety and unacceptable impulses.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts emotions from one object or idea to another, often less threatening, target.