Question 1

Though teachers cannot think for their students, teachers can help guide students to construct their own thinking.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following types of questions would best encourage critical thinking?

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A)   How many apples are in the Samuel's basket?
B)   What color are Samuel's apples?
C)   Where did Samuel put the apples when he got home?
D)   Why does Samuel like red apples better than yellow apples?E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Identify at least three strategies for helping students transfer information. Provide examples for how you could implement each of your selected strategies in the classroom.

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The strategies for helping students tran...

Question 4

Create a problem-based learning activity which demonstrates multiple learning strategies.

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The activity must em...

Question 5

If Natalie engages in high-road transfer, which of the following is TRUE?

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A)   Natalie effortlessly transfers learning to new situations.
B)   Natalie transfers learning to new situations, but must engage conscious effort to do so.
C)   Natalie considers how a newly acquired skill will transfer to potential new situations.
D)   Natalie reflects on a past occurrence to help her solve a current problem.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

As a teacher, it is important that you encourage students' critical thinking skills. Imagine you are devoting a classroom bulletin board to emphasizing the importance of critical thinking. What might be "trigger" words you present?

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There is a range of options, b...

Question 7

Which of the following best represents "critical thinking"?

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A)   Manipulating and transforming information in memory
B)   Reasoning from the specific to the general
C)   Thinking reflectively and productively, and evaluating the evidence
D)   Reasoning from the general to the specificE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Students who are good problem solvers are usually afraid to make mistakes; therefore, they are more likely to hold out for the right answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Regina easily grasps the concept of supply and demand. As she contemplates the merits of the economic law, she begins to consider the possibilities this strategy would have for her future dream to open a restaurant with Thai cuisine. Which type of transfer is Regina engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A)   High-road transfer
B)   Low-road transfer
C)   Forward-reaching transfer
D)   Backward-reaching transferE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Compare and contrast forward-reaching and backward-reaching transfer, providing examples of each.

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Both refer to transfer across points in ...

Question 11

The creative process is often described as a five-step sequence. Which of the following statements best defines the second step, incubation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Students become immersed in a problem issue.
B)   Students experience the "Aha!" moment when all pieces of the puzzle come together.
C)   Students decide whether the idea is valuable and worth pursuing.
D)   Students churn ideas around in their head.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

If a teacher assigned a "means-end analysis," what would the objectives of the activity include?

Accepted Answer

A)   Setting intermittent goals
B)   Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution
C)   Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step
D)   Applying a former strategy without considering the unique contextE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

An effective strategy to promote effective concept formation involves helping students learn what a concept is and what it is not. Give an example of this strategy in an elementary classroom.

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After presenting a definition of the con...

Question 14

Which of the following is the best example of an "algorithm"?

Accepted Answer

A)   The "I before E except after C" rule
B)   A list of subgoals created to help students achieve their larger goal
C)   Inappropriate use of a strategy because it was effective in the past
D)   The complete process of defining the problem, establishing current status of progress, and estimating the steps needed to resolve the problemE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following teacher behaviors encourages critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)   Encourage students to "get along" and avoid controversy during discussions.
B)   Promote simple, passive learning.
C)   Avoid stating one's own views about controversial topics to students.
D)   Model how to argue through emotions rather than through reason.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Applying prior experiences to new learning and problem-solving situations is best referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Transfer
B)   Near transfer
C)   Far transfer
D)   Forward-reaching transferE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

If trying to promote concept formation in students, what are three strategies that would be particularly most effective?

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Strategies for promoting concept formati...

Question 18

If it is important to motivate students to engage and persist in problem-solving activities, outline an approach to facilitate such motivation for a specific academic assignment.

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Suggestions that would be effective for ...

Question 19

Which of the following best describes "algorithms"?

Accepted Answer

A)   Setting intermittent goals
B)   Utilizing strategies guaranteed to provide a solution
C)   Proceeding with identifying a goal, evaluating the status of the problem, and determining the next step
D)   Applying a former strategy without considering the unique contextE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested in order to determine their accuracy are best labeled which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypothesis testing
B)   Concept maps
C)   Prototype matching
D)   ConceptsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

Which of the following types of questions would best encourage critical thinking?

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Create a problem-based learning activity which demonstrates multiple learning strategies.

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Students who are good problem solvers are usually afraid to make mistakes; therefore, they are more likely to hold out for the right answer.

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Regina easily grasps the concept of supply and demand. As she contemplates the merits of the economic law, she begins to consider the possibilities this strategy would have for her future dream to open a restaurant with Thai cuisine. Which type of transfer is Regina engaging in?

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Which of the following best describes "algorithms"?

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The creative process is often described as a five-step sequence. Which of the following statements best defines the second step, incubation?

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If Natalie engages in high-road transfer, which of the following is TRUE?

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If it is important to motivate students to engage and persist in problem-solving activities, outline an approach to facilitate such motivation for a specific academic assignment.

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Which of the following teacher behaviors encourages critical thinking?

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If a teacher assigned a "means-end analysis," what would the objectives of the activity include?

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Identify at least three strategies for helping students transfer information. Provide examples for how you could implement each of your selected strategies in the classroom.

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Which of the following is the best example of an "algorithm"?

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Though teachers cannot think for their students, teachers can help guide students to construct their own thinking.

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Which of the following best represents "critical thinking"?

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Compare and contrast forward-reaching and backward-reaching transfer, providing examples of each.

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Specific assumptions or predictions that can be tested in order to determine their accuracy are best labeled which of the following?

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An effective strategy to promote effective concept formation involves helping students learn what a concept is and what it is not. Give an example of this strategy in an elementary classroom.

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Applying prior experiences to new learning and problem-solving situations is best referred to as which of the following?

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