Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Concept

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples best illustrates the concept of distributed cognition?

• A) Jacquie, Linda, and DeWayne discuss various ways they might solve a physics problem.
• B) Mark, Jason, and Leanne each solve one third of their homework problems and then share their results with the other two.
• C) Rhonda watches her favorite situation comedy while simultaneously eating an apple and doing her homework.
• D) Reginald thinks about the various plots he might use in the short story he is writing and then eventually chooses one of them.

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Definitions:

Plate Boundaries

The edges where two tectonic plates meet, often associated with earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Volcano

A geological formation, typically a mountain, where magma (lava), volcanic ash, and gases are expelled through the earth's crust.

Organization

A structured group of people working together to achieve specific goals.

Characteristics

Qualities or features that are typical of a person, thing, or group and serve to identify them.