When chelsea was in second grade she learned that broccoli and spinach are both green because they are plants and that plants are green because they contain chlorophyll. she did not think that her green ball contained chlorophyll because she knew it was not a plant. this is an example of meaningful learning according to which of the following theories of learning?

a) identical elements
b) social constructivism
c) doctrine of formal discipline
d) cognitive constructivism

d) Cognitive constructivism

Explanation:

Cognitive constructivism: The term cognitive constructivism is given in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Piaget argues that an individual produces different kinds of knowledge and based on that knowledge an individual creates meaning through experiences. He believed that human beings can't process information all of sudden but it takes time for them to form their construct and then understand that information.

Fundamentally, Cognitive constructivism consists of four attributes, such as learning activities, teaching methods, etc.

Types:

1. Cognitive Constructivism.

2. Social Constructivism.

3. Radical Constructivism.

answer; /// i believe the correct answer is (b) disposition