Question 1

Experts excel relative to novices in applying domain-specific knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Use of the READS method would probably have questionable benefits for

Accepted Answer

A) children in early elementary school. 
B) encouraging a distributed practice schedule. 
C) high school students. 
D) improving recall of information from the text. 
A) children in early elementary school. 
B) encouraging a distributed practice schedule. 
C) high school students. 
D) improving recall of information from the text. A

Question 3

Mr.Tolbert comes to you because he is concerned about this son Jack.He describes Jack as being a risk-taker,easily bored,susceptible to day dreaming,intensely curious,and at times silly.He is concerned Jack may have some learning difficulties.What else might be going on with Jack?

Accepted Answer

As noted by Torrence (1972),the characteristics described by Mr.Tolbert are also factors associated with high levels of creativity.Specifically,creative students often have the following characteristics: curiosity and playfulness,adaptability,high energy,humor,risk-taking,willingness to fantasize,interest in the mysterious,and intolerance for boredom.Although these are individual characteristics,it is important to point out that creativity is also influenced by social factors (Amabile,1996).

Question 4

Learning domain-specific information is now considered to be an effective orientation for promoting general transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A student who breaks down a task into several intermediate goals is using a(n)________ approach to solving a problem.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A student who breaks down a task...

Question 6

Greg ponders over a math problem.He looks,frowns,and several minutes pass as he continues to study and shuffle his papers.All at once,he smiles,picks up his pencil,and writes down the correct answer.The suddenness of Greg's solution best exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) functional fixedness. 
B) insight. 
C) problem representation. 
D) transfer. 
A) functional fixedness. 
B) insight. 
C) problem representation. 
D) transfer.

Question 7

Creativity is thought to be associated directly with what type of thinking?

Accepted Answer

A) Convergent 
B) Deductive reasoning 
C) Divergent thinking 
D) Intuitive 
A) Convergent 
B) Deductive reasoning 
C) Divergent thinking 
D) Intuitive

Question 8

You are teaching a class of students who are very inexperienced in solving problems on their own.What is the most useful strategy for the teacher to use in order to help students solve the problems for a particular unit?

Accepted Answer

A) Combine the use of guidelines for problem solving with student self-monitoring. 
B) Provide an algorithm that specifies the steps for one of the specific problems. 
C) Supply general guidelines for problem solving and have students experiment through trial and error. 
D) Use teacher demonstrations in conjunction with partner learning. 
A) Combine the use of guidelines for problem solving with student self-monitoring. 
B) Provide an algorithm that specifies the steps for one of the specific problems. 
C) Supply general guidelines for problem solving and have students experiment through trial and error. 
D) Use teacher demonstrations in conjunction with partner learning.

Question 9

An important part of becoming an expert in a field is ________ knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An important part of becoming an expert...

Question 10

Ms.Cricket gave a creative writing assignment on today's film.She allows 10 minutes today and 10 minutes tomorrow to work on it.What component of the creative process is she fostering?

Accepted Answer

A) Automaticity 
B) Elaboration 
C) Flexibility 
D) Restructuring 
A) Automaticity 
B) Elaboration 
C) Flexibility 
D) Restructuring

Question 11

Rory learned about divergent rays in physics class when he was studying the effects of lenses.Later,in his psychology class,he immediately understood the concept of "divergent thinking." What learning experience did Rory have?

Accepted Answer

A) A response set 
B) Functional fixedness 
C) General transfer 
D) Negative transfer 
A) A response set 
B) Functional fixedness 
C) General transfer 
D) Negative transfer

Question 12

We know very little about the role of transfer in learning because educational psychologists have just begun to research transfer during the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Creative work is original,appropriate,and________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Creative work is original,appropriate,and________....

Question 14

Means-ends analysis,analogical thinking,functional fixedness,and verbalization are all examples of heuristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When students do not have existing schemas that suggest an immediate solution to the problem,they must take a schema-driven route to solve the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The sudden re-conceptualization or reorganization of a problem that clarifies it and suggests a possible solution is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sudden re-conceptualization or reorganization of a...

Question 17

The eighth-grade class is preparing for its annual "School Scam Skit" in which it parodies amusing school events during the year.Alonzo discovers that,by mistake,the class has sold 500 tickets for an auditorium that has a seating capacity of 200.The auditorium is not available any other night,and the class doesn't have funds available to rent a suitable room elsewhere.Numerous possible solutions may exist,but the class is feeling panicked.Describe how a class committee might attempt to approach the problem using each of the following strategies.[Note: Some strategies might not be effective.Also,you do not need to derive a solution,given that you do not have all the information needed.The main interest is the procedures that you use.]
-Negative transfer:

Accepted Answer

Alonzo had remembered a situation in the

Question 18

The eighth-grade class is preparing for its annual "School Scam Skit" in which it parodies amusing school events during the year.Alonzo discovers that,by mistake,the class has sold 500 tickets for an auditorium that has a seating capacity of 200.The auditorium is not available any other night,and the class doesn't have funds available to rent a suitable room elsewhere.Numerous possible solutions may exist,but the class is feeling panicked.Describe how a class committee might attempt to approach the problem using each of the following strategies.[Note: Some strategies might not be effective.Also,you do not need to derive a solution,given that you do not have all the information needed.The main interest is the procedures that you use.]
-Overlearning:

Accepted Answer

Overlearning involves practici

Question 19

In order to encourage student creativity,teachers are advised to

Accepted Answer

A) enhance each student's reliance on authorities for response accuracy. 
B) promote convergent thinking and problem-solving skills. 
C) reinforce unusual solutions,even if the product is not perfect. 
D) work on increasing the speed with which students can identify solutions to problems. 
A) enhance each student's reliance on authorities for response accuracy. 
B) promote convergent thinking and problem-solving skills. 
C) reinforce unusual solutions,even if the product is not perfect. 
D) work on increasing the speed with which students can identify solutions to problems.

Question 20

Which one of the following transfer stages is NOT one of Gary Phyte's stages in developing strategic transfer of learning?

Accepted Answer

A) Acquisition phase 
B) Overlearning phase 
C) Retention phase 
D) Transfer phase 
A) Acquisition phase 
B) Overlearning phase 
C) Retention phase 
D) Transfer phase

Experts excel relative to novices in applying domain-specific knowledge.

Use of the READS method would probably have questionable benefits for

Mr.Tolbert comes to you because he is concerned about this son Jack.He describes Jack as being a risk-taker,easily bored,susceptible to day dreaming,intensely curious,and at times silly.He is concerned Jack may have some learning difficulties.What else might be going on with Jack?

Learning domain-specific information is now considered to be an effective orientation for promoting general transfer.

A student who breaks down a task into several intermediate goals is using a(n)________ approach to solving a problem.

Greg ponders over a math problem.He looks,frowns,and several minutes pass as he continues to study and shuffle his papers.All at once,he smiles,picks up his pencil,and writes down the correct answer.The suddenness of Greg's solution best exemplifies

Creativity is thought to be associated directly with what type of thinking?

You are teaching a class of students who are very inexperienced in solving problems on their own.What is the most useful strategy for the teacher to use in order to help students solve the problems for a particular unit?

An important part of becoming an expert in a field is ________ knowledge.

Ms.Cricket gave a creative writing assignment on today's film.She allows 10 minutes today and 10 minutes tomorrow to work on it.What component of the creative process is she fostering?

Rory learned about divergent rays in physics class when he was studying the effects of lenses.Later,in his psychology class,he immediately understood the concept of "divergent thinking." What learning experience did Rory have?

We know very little about the role of transfer in learning because educational psychologists have just begun to research transfer during the last decade.

Creative work is original,appropriate,and________.

Means-ends analysis,analogical thinking,functional fixedness,and verbalization are all examples of heuristics.

When students do not have existing schemas that suggest an immediate solution to the problem,they must take a schema-driven route to solve the problem.

The sudden re-conceptualization or reorganization of a problem that clarifies it and suggests a possible solution is ________.

In order to encourage student creativity,teachers are advised to

Which one of the following transfer stages is NOT one of Gary Phyte's stages in developing strategic transfer of learning?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

Experts excel relative to novices in applying domain-specific knowledge.

Use of the READS method would probably have questionable benefits for

Mr.Tolbert comes to you because he is concerned about this son Jack.He describes Jack as being a risk-taker,easily bored,susceptible to day dreaming,intensely curious,and at times silly.He is concerned Jack may have some learning difficulties.What else might be going on with Jack?

Learning domain-specific information is now considered to be an effective orientation for promoting general transfer.

A student who breaks down a task into several intermediate goals is using a(n)________ approach to solving a problem.

Greg ponders over a math problem.He looks,frowns,and several minutes pass as he continues to study and shuffle his papers.All at once,he smiles,picks up his pencil,and writes down the correct answer.The suddenness of Greg's solution best exemplifies

Creativity is thought to be associated directly with what type of thinking?

You are teaching a class of students who are very inexperienced in solving problems on their own.What is the most useful strategy for the teacher to use in order to help students solve the problems for a particular unit?

An important part of becoming an expert in a field is ________ knowledge.

Ms.Cricket gave a creative writing assignment on today's film.She allows 10 minutes today and 10 minutes tomorrow to work on it.What component of the creative process is she fostering?

Rory learned about divergent rays in physics class when he was studying the effects of lenses.Later,in his psychology class,he immediately understood the concept of "divergent thinking." What learning experience did Rory have?

We know very little about the role of transfer in learning because educational psychologists have just begun to research transfer during the last decade.

Creative work is original,appropriate,and________.

Means-ends analysis,analogical thinking,functional fixedness,and verbalization are all examples of heuristics.

When students do not have existing schemas that suggest an immediate solution to the problem,they must take a schema-driven route to solve the problem.

The sudden re-conceptualization or reorganization of a problem that clarifies it and suggests a possible solution is ________.

In order to encourage student creativity,teachers are advised to

Which one of the following transfer stages is NOT one of Gary Phyte's stages in developing strategic transfer of learning?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

Filters