Which one of the following examples best illustrates the idea of situated learning?
a. When Rachel learns the concept inertia, she immediately identifies a variety of phenomena the concept can explain.
b. Lucinda doesn't enjoy her history class because her teacher expects students to do nothing more than memorize lots of names, dates, and places.
c. It doesn't occur to Jennie that she can use algebra to help her solve a problem in her physics class.
d. Eleanor enjoys physical education class because she always feels more energized afterward.
Question 2
It is essential that teachers follow through with the reinforcement they have promised for certain student behaviors. Why is such follow-through important?
a. When expected reinforcement doesn't occur, students feel punished.
b. Vicarious reinforcement alone is a relatively ineffective means of changing behavior.
c. Even high school students have difficulty delaying gratification.
d. Students learn more quickly when they are reinforced intermittently rather than continuously.
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