Only One of the Following Teachers Is Applying Contemporary Memory

question 20

Multiple Choice

Only one of the following teachers is applying contemporary memory theory. Which one?

• A) Ms. Alphonso suggests that students in her Russian class listen to Russian tapes while they sleep.
• B) Mr. Bancroft helps students identify important ideas in their textbooks.
• C) Ms. Cranston asks her students to memorize definitions of 15 geometric figures.
• D) Mr. Dominowski suggests that his students put information for tomorrow's test in their short-term memories.
• Essay Questions

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Definitions:

Dissonance Reduction

A psychological process by which individuals reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, often by changing or rationalizing them.

Counterattitudinal Behavior

Engaging in behavior that is inconsistent with one's beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Induced Hypocrisy

A psychological state induced when individuals are made aware of a discrepancy between their attitudes and behaviors, leading to discomfort and a potential change in behavior.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting individuals to seek consistency.