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stevenposner · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Name and describe the learning style dimension proposed by Witkin, that relates to the context in which information is presented to students.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What does research suggest is the effect of the use of computer technology on intrinsic motivation?

a. It decreases intrinsic motivation by reinforcing appropriate student responses.
b. It increases intrinsic motivation by presenting information in small, memorable chunks.
c. It increases intrinsic motivation by making learning more interesting and meaningful.
d. It decreases intrinsic motivation by offering too many rewards for interesting tasks.

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Witkin proposed the dimension of field-dependence/field-independence, which refers to the extent to which a person's perception and thinking about information is influenced by the context in which it is presented. Field-dependent students prefer to learn material using the existing structure in which it was presented by the teacher or textbook author. Field-independent students prefer to create their own, more meaningful structure, in which to organize new information.

Answer to Question 2

C