Which one of the following examples best illustrates situated cognition in action?
a. When Rachel learns the concept momentum, she immediately recalls a variety of phenomena that the concept can explain.
b. Lucinda doesn't enjoy her history class because her teacher expects students to memorize a lot 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
Three of the following statements are accurate about students with special needs. Which one is not accurate?
a. Students with general delays in cognitive and social functioning (e.g., those with intellectual disabilities) may have less working memory capacity than their classmates.
b. Students with advanced cognitive development don't need to process information as thoroughly as other students.
c. Students with physical disabilities may have less prior knowledge to which they can relate classroom subject matter.
d. Some students with social or behavioral problems have difficulty keeping their minds on classroom activities.