Which one of the following examples best illustrates the concept of distributed cognition?
A) Jacquie, Linda, and DeWayne discuss various ways they might solve a physics problem.
B) Mark and Jason each only complete half of their homework assignment.
C) Rhonda watches her favorite situation comedy while simultaneously eating an apple and doing her homework.
D) Reginald thinks about the various plots he might use in the short story he is writing and then eventually chooses one of them.

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Distributed cognition refers to the idea that cognitive processes can be distributed across individuals or objects. In this example, Jacquie, Linda, and DeWayne are all contributing their ideas to solve a physics problem, which demonstrates the distribution of cognitive resources across multiple individuals. The other examples do not involve the sharing or distribution of cognitive processes in the same way.

Which One of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Concept