All of the following represent possible positive effects of problem-centered instruction except __________.

Problem-centered instruction asks students to work through meaningful problems, which can strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills and help them understand relationships among complex concepts. Becoming more dependent on others to solve problems is not a positive effect; this approach is intended to encourage learners to take an active role in finding solutions. Therefore, the exception is “increased tendency to rely on others to solve problems.”

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