For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the instructor will achieve the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish the goal.

GOAL:To help slower learners achieve an adequate understanding of one topic before proceeding to the next topic
ACTION:At irregular intervals, the instructor poses difficult questions that require application of the topic to new situations.

A.
LIKELY, because difficult questions challenge learners to work harder

B.
LIKELY, because the instructor’s questions are not intended to offend or demean

C.
UNLIKELY, because posing more difficult problems does not address the needs of the slower learners

D.
UNLIKELY, because the instructor’s pattern of selecting a respondent is random