Practise AP Psychology 3.9 learning questions by applying modeling, observational learning and cognitive maps to behaviour and navigation scenarios.
Savannah is a junior in high school and is preparing for an exam in her beginning Japanese course. The exam
will consist of both written and spoken portions. Although it is her first course in Japanese, Savannah is
confident that she will do very well on the exam.
Describe how each of the following relates to Savannah's successful learning and performance.
- Broca's area
- Use of phonemes
- Modeling
Modeling
Point 3: Modeling
To earn this point students must accurately describe how modeling relates to Savannah's successful
learning or performance. In describing modeling, they may score this point by:
A. Demonstrating Savannah's imitation/copying/repetition of a model,
Example: "Savannah imitated how her teacher said Japanese words," OR
B. Explaining that the teacher or other students act as a behavioral model,
Example: "The teacher demonstrated how to speak Japanese."
Do not score
- The term "modeling" alone in place of "imitating" or "copying."
- The term "modeling" alone in place of "demonstrating" or "showing."
Gavin's parents took him to his favorite science museum, and he explored all of the exhibits. One of the interactive exhibits featured glass marbles. He grabbed a large marble and tried to bounce it on the ground. At one point during the visit, he became separated from his parents, and it took a few minutes for them to find him. Later that night, he drew a colorful picture of the exhibits at the museum. The next day, Gavin brought his picture with him to preschool. While his grandmother drove, Gavin talked to her about the picture.
Explain how each of the following terms could relate to Gavin in this scenario.
Cognitive map
Response must indicate that Gavin formed a mental picture/layout/orientation/representation of the museum or another location related to the scenario.
Acceptable explanations include:
- Gavin remembered where the entrance was to the museum because of his mental map.
- Gavin has created a mental picture of the museum to help him draw an accurate picture of the layout.
Unacceptable explanations include:
- Gavin creates a cognitive map that helps him navigate around the museum.