Question

Bruner's concept of 'Symbolic Representation' is best exemplified by a student who understands scientific concepts through:

• A. Drawing a diagram of a water molecule with oxygen and hydrogen atoms bonded together.
• B. Using the chemical formula H 2 ​ O to represent a water molecule.
• C. Describing the properties of water, such as its ability to dissolve substances.
• D. Memorizing the definition of a water molecule from a textbook.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Using the chemical formula H 2 ​ O to represent a water molecule.

• The use of an abstract symbol like a chemical formula is a classic example of symbolic representation.