When teachers increase their wait time from one second to three seconds, other things are likely to change as well. Which one of the following is not a typical outcome of increasing wait time?
A) Teachers' expectations for student performance increase.
B) Teachers ask students more challenging questions.
C) Teachers pursue some topics in greater depth.
D) Teachers give more complex answers to their own questions.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Increasing wait time is likely to lead to more complex and thoughtful student responses, which may require teachers to give more complex answers to their own questions in order to further the discussion. Therefore, it is unlikely that increasing wait time would result in teachers giving less complex answers.

When Teachers Increase Their Wait Time from One Second to Three