Jocelyn is working in a nursing home and has noticed that when engaged in therapy, Mr. Smith is disinterested and inconsistent in improving his walking while in the therapy gym. She has decided to walk with him to the dining room and the recreation room rather than in the gym. Since she started this, Mr. Smith seems more engaged and he initiates walking more on his own outside of the therapy session. This is an example of:
A) An open loop form of motor learning
B) Sensorimotor praxis
C) Metalinguistic reasoning
D) Situated learning

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This is an example of situated learning, where learning occurs in the context in which it will be used. By walking with Mr. Smith outside of the therapy gym, Jocelyn has created a more relevant and meaningful context for him to practice his walking, which has led to increased engagement and better outcomes.

Jocelyn Is Working in a Nursing Home and Has Noticed