Which of the Following Is NOT a Benefit of Having

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of having computers in the classroom?

• A)Computers open up new possibilities for individualized instruction.
• B)Computers and the World Wide Web offer opportunities for developing independent research skills.
• C)Research demonstrates that children who use computers in the classroom score better in international math and science competitions.
• D)In addition to being able to access large amounts of information,students can learn to critically evaluate the information they find.

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Definitions:

Hemispheric Specialization

The concept that each hemisphere of the brain is specialized for certain functions, such as language in the left hemisphere and spatial abilities in the right.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in higher brain functions such as thought, language, and memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional processing, learning, and memory.