Situated cognition is ____________.

Correct option is A

Situated cognition is a concept that emphasizes that thinking and learning are not isolated mental activities but are deeply embedded in the social and physical contexts in which they occur. This idea challenges traditional views that cognition occurs purely inside an individual’s mind, independent of the environment or social interactions. Situated cognition proposes that learning happens in context, and this context shapes how people think, reason, and learn.

1. Situated cognition emphasizes that knowledge is not just a mental construct but is influenced by the environment, social interactions, and physical context in which it is applied.
2. This theory highlights the importance of context and real-life situations in learning and problem-solving.
3. It suggests that people learn best by engaging in activities that reflect real-world practices.
4. The idea is rooted in the belief that cognition cannot be understood without considering the social and physical environments in which it occurs.

• (A student's general knowledge about the world): This refers to a person’s general understanding, but it is not directly related to the theory of situated cognition, which focuses more on the context of thinking.
• (The belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes): This is related to self-efficacy, not situated cognition.
• (A schema of an event): A schema is a mental framework for understanding concepts, but it is not what situated cognition primarily focuses on.