Three of the Following Are Benefits of Peer Interaction in the Classroom

question 34

Multiple Choice

Three of the following are benefits of peer interaction in the classroom. Which one is not a typical benefit of peer interaction?

• A) Students can model effective ways of thinking for one another.
• B) Peer-group discussions encourage students to organize their thoughts about a topic.
• C) Peer-group discussions promote more rapid learning of classroom subject matter.
• D) Students can develop more effective ways of defending conclusions they have reached.

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Definitions:

Calming Effect

The process of inducing a state of relaxation and reduced stress in an individual.

Rooting Reflex

Turning the mouth and head toward stroking of the cheek or the corner of the mouth.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus.

Involuntary Responses

Reflex actions or responses that occur automatically without conscious decision, such as blinking or sneezing.