Three of the Following Alternatives Depict Situations in Which a Teacher

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Multiple Choice

Three of the following alternatives depict situations in which a teacher is facilitating the retention component of modeling. Which one does not depict such a situation?

• A) As he writes a capital J on the board, Mr. Anson tells his kindergartners, "To write a capital J, you make a fishhook with a line across the top."
• B) Mr. Byers suggests, "Let's play some background music while I show you how to use the dipstick to measure your oil level."
• C) Mr. Caruso says, "There are several critical steps involved in throwing a pot on the potter's wheel. Repeat these steps to yourself as you work so that you don't forget them."
• D) As he demonstrates how to throw a baseball correctly, Mr. Duffy says, "Now repeat these words as you throw the ball: back, up, thrust, release."

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Definitions:

Practical Intelligence

The ability to solve everyday problems through the use of experience-based knowledge, often distinguished from academic or theoretical intelligence.

Analytic Intelligence

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Creative Intelligence

The ability to go beyond the existing to create novel and interesting ideas, ways of thinking, or solutions to problems.

Motivational Factors

Elements that influence the enthusiasm, direction, and persistence of behavior or actions.