Belief Perseverance Refers to

question 77

Multiple Choice

Belief perseverance refers to

• A) a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions.
• B) approaching a problem in a particular way that has been successful in the past.
• C) a methodical procedure that guarantees the eventual solution of a problem.
• D) clinging to one's initial conceptions after the basis on which they were formed has been discredited.

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Definitions:

Metacognition

The recognition and comprehension of an individual's own cognitive activities, commonly described as "thinking about thinking."

Reflect on your Own Thinking

The meta-cognitive process of analyzing one’s own thoughts, beliefs, and cognitive processes.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in developmental psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Lev Vygotsky

A psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the social development theory which emphasizes the influence of social interactions on learning and development.