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:

Group Polarization

The tendency for group members' opinions to become more extreme (either stronger or weaker) after group discussions.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Diffusion of Responsibility

A phenomenon where individuals in a group are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility because the responsibility is perceived to be shared among all group members.

Darley and Latané

Psychologists known for their work on the bystander effect, demonstrating that the presence of others can decrease an individual's likelihood to help someone in distress.