Research in the area of perceptual development has led to the formulation of the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis. Define the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis

What types of educational materials would the moderate-discrepancy hypothesis predict are most likely to hold children's attention? Is this prediction consistent with the type of instruction that research in the sociocultural tradition has shown to be most effective?

What will be an ideal response?

The moderate-discrepancy hypothesis suggests that individuals prefer to look at stimuli that are just beyond their existing knowledge level. This predicts that children are most likely to attend to instructional materials that are just beyond their current knowledge level. This is consistent with findings of research in the sociocultural tradition, which has shown that children are most likely to benefit from instruction that is just one step beyond their current skill level.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The interneurons involved with sensitization in Aplysia form which of the following types of synapse?

A. axo-axonic synapses on sensory neurons serving the siphon B. axo-dendritic synapses on sensory neurons serving the siphon C. axo-axonic synapses on the motor neurons serving the gill D. axo-dendritic synapses on the motor neurons serving the gill

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