In Social-Constructivist Classrooms,__________

question 44

Multiple Choice

In social-constructivist classrooms,__________.

• A) students' learning is jointly constructed with teachers and peers
• B) the teacher is the sole authority for knowledge and decision making
• C) peer collaboration is often replaced by teacher-directed instruction
• D) students coordinate their own thoughts rather than absorbing those of others

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Definitions:

Fast and Frugal Heuristics

Decision-making shortcuts that involve using limited input to make quick and efficient judgments or choices.

Thought Systems

Complex networks of beliefs, attitudes, and values that shape an individual's way of thinking and interpreting the world.

Effortful Cognition

The mental process requiring significant cognitive effort, such as solving complex problems, unlike automatic cognitive processes that require minimal effort.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when exposure to certain stimuli or experiences is necessary for normal development of a particular skill or characteristic.