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mynx

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The father of 6-year-old Meghan is puzzled about why Meghan stubbornly insists that people in Australia need glue on their shoes to hold them to the earth. Which one of the following might best help this father understand Meghan's persistent misconception?
 
  a. Nativism
  b. Theory theory
  c. Sociocultural theory
  d. Information processing theory

Question 2

Each of the teachers below has students with misconceptions about the material they are studying. Three of the teachers are using strategies that should help their students correct these misconceptions. Which teacher is not using a recommended strategy for changing misconceptions?
 
  a. Ms. Andersen gives corrective feedback when students make statements that reflect misconceptions.
  b. Mr. Bissette presents a situation that students cannot adequately explain using their current beliefs about the topic.
  c. Mr. Caro shows students how the true explanation of something is different from, and more plausible than, their existing beliefs.
  d. Ms. Darren reminds her students that she will be testing them on the material they are studying.


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manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


mynx

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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