A Student Failed Miserably When Taking a Course Through Correspondence

question 62

Multiple Choice

A student failed miserably when taking a course through correspondence, but she excels when repeating the course with a live tutor. Her improved grade reflects her learning

• A)within a phylogenetic context.
• B)in the zone of proximal development.
• C)as it was liberated from the A-not-B error.
• D)in which assimilation and accommodation are balanced.

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Definitions:

Stimulus-Response Units

In behavioral psychology, these are the basic elements of behavior, indicating a direct, observable link between a stimulus and a response it triggers.

Learning-Performance Distinction

Highlights the difference between acquiring a skill (learning) and demonstrating it (performance), emphasizing that learning may occur without immediate evidence through performance.

Cognitive Purposive Expression

A theory or perspective in psychology that emphasizes the role of mental processes and purposive behavior in understanding and expressing emotions.

Learning Continuum

The concept that learning is a lifelong process that evolves and progresses through different stages and experiences.