Early in the Semester,a Student Asks His Psychology Instructor to Back

question 188

Multiple Choice

Early in the semester,a student asks his psychology instructor to back up and repeat a phrase she had said because he did not quite get all the words down.If the instructor is interested in helping the student engage in elaborative rehearsal,she should:

• A) slow down, so that the student can take dictation word for word
• B) slow down, so that the student can take notes in full sentences
• C) tell the student to put the ideas in his own words rather than try to use those of the instructor
• D) tell the student to bring a tape recorder to class so that he doesn't miss any of the instructor's words

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