Students' misconceptions about the world may come from a variety of sources.Which one of the following is not a likely source that theorists have identified?
A)Students form general theories based on how the world appears to be.
B)Teachers and textbooks sometimes provide misinformation.
C)Students usually believe explanations that younger children give them.
D)Common expressions in language
E)g., the sun "sets" in the west)misrepresent reality.

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Theorists have not identified younger children as a source of misconceptions for older students. Rather, misconceptions may come from students forming their own theories based on observations, receiving incorrect information from teachers and textbooks, and language and cultural factors contributing to misunderstandings.

Students' Misconceptions About the World May Come from a Variety