Allowing Time for Complex Ideas to Incubate Outside of Conscious

question 151

Multiple Choice

Allowing time for complex ideas to incubate outside of conscious awareness is most likely to promote

• A) extrinsic motivation.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) mental set.
• D) creativity.

Appreciate the importance of understanding cognitive processes for effective teaching and learning.

Distinguish between Piaget's and Vygotsky's perspectives on cognitive development.

Describe the information-processing approach to cognitive development and its comparison to Piaget's stage theory.

Understand the concept of argument validity.

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Definitions:

Proof

Evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement.

Statistics

The science of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting numerical data to make informed decisions.

Expert Opinion

Insights and assessments from individuals recognized as authorities in their field, often used to support arguments or decisions.

Figurative Comparison

The act of likening one thing to another through the use of metaphors, similes, or other figurative language to clarify or add depth to a description.