Which one of the following statements best describes situated learning as it affects retrieval?
A)Information is more likely to be retrieved if it was originally stored consciously rather than unconsciously.
B)Knowledge and skills acquired in one context are unlikely to be retrieved in a very different context.
C)Studying principles of deductive and inductive reasoning leads to better retrieval in a variety of contexts.
D)Students are more likely to retrieve previously learned material if their teacher has presented the material within the context of role-playing activities.

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Situated learning suggests that knowledge and skills are strongly tied to the context in which they were acquired. Therefore, retrieval is more likely to occur if the context of the original learning experience is similar to the context in which the information needs to be retrieved. Choice A is incorrect because the mode of storage (conscious or unconscious) is not a factor in retrieval. Choice C is incorrect because studying principles of reasoning can improve cognitive abilities, but it does not necessarily improve retrieval specifically. Choice D is incorrect because while role-playing can be a useful learning strategy, it is not necessarily more effective for retrieval than other types of activities.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Describes Situated Learning