Which one of the following best illustrates cognitive modeling?
A) A science teacher thinks aloud, "How can I determine what makes this pendulum swing fast or slowly? Hmm, I'll change the amount of weight on the bottom, but I need to keep the length the same so I'll know that any change in speed isn't due to length."
B) A dance teacher carefully describes every movement that students should make when doing a country line dance to the "Boot Scootin' Boogie."
C) A Spanish teacher has students practice rolling their Rs by asking them to repeat this tongue twister over and over: "Erre con erre cigarro, erre con erre barril. Rápido corren los carros del ferrocarril."
D) After showing his students how to use a jigsaw correctly and safely, an industrial arts teacher has them practice using the saw by constructing pig-shaped cutting boards they can bring home as gifts for Mother's Day.

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Cognitive modeling involves demonstrating or describing thought processes and decision-making strategies. In this example, the science teacher is thinking aloud and explaining the process of determining what factors affect the speed of a pendulum. This illustrates a cognitive model for problem solving.

Which One of the Following Best Illustrates Cognitive Modeling