Question 1

Advocates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)Act argue that it will have all of the following positive effects except for

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A) assesses a wide range of student skills. 
B) improved student performance. 
C) more time teaching subjects that are tested. 
D) high expectations for all students. 
A) assesses a wide range of student skills. 
B) improved student performance. 
C) more time teaching subjects that are tested. 
D) high expectations for all students. A

Question 2

The director says,"We believe that direct instruction and drill and practice will help our kindergarten students master the skills needed for future school success.We don't waste time on silly games and fluff." This kindergarten is more

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A) learner-centered. 
B) teacher-centered. 
C) developmentally appropriate. 
D) academically comprehensive. 
A) learner-centered. 
B) teacher-centered. 
C) developmentally appropriate. 
D) academically comprehensive. B

Question 3

Hannah attends school regularly and has average achievement in math and writing,but her reading comprehension performance is very low.She comes from a good and stable home,and she has no physical,emotional,or intellectual disabilities.Hannah has a(n)

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A) poor reading teacher. 
B) below-average IQ. 
C) learning disability. 
D) emotional disturbance. 
A) poor reading teacher. 
B) below-average IQ. 
C) learning disability. 
D) emotional disturbance. C

Question 4

One of the best predictors of job performance in older adults is

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A) cognitive ability. 
B) gender. 
C) socioemotional development. 
D) mastery. 
A) cognitive ability. 
B) gender. 
C) socioemotional development. 
D) mastery.

Question 5

Teachers who create circumstances for students to engage in self-determination are called _____ teachers.

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A) autonomy-supportive 
B) extrinsic 
C) intrinsic 
D) mastery 
A) autonomy-supportive 
B) extrinsic 
C) intrinsic 
D) mastery

Question 6

Which of the following statements about expectations and student achievement is NOT true?

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A) Teachers' high expectations for students are effective in managing students' behavior. 
B) It is beneficial for parents to set low standards to protect their children's self-esteem. 
C) If children expect to succeed,they are more likely to work hard to reach a goal. 
D) Teachers with high expectations ask higher-level questions and spend more time providing frameworks for learning. 
A) Teachers' high expectations for students are effective in managing students' behavior. 
B) It is beneficial for parents to set low standards to protect their children's self-esteem. 
C) If children expect to succeed,they are more likely to work hard to reach a goal. 
D) Teachers with high expectations ask higher-level questions and spend more time providing frameworks for learning.

Question 7

On average,how many years does an American spend in retirement?

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A) 7 
B) 10 
C) 18 
D) 23 
A) 7 
B) 10 
C) 18 
D) 23

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect to the transition to middle or junior high?

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A) more challenging work 
B) experiencing the top-dog phenomenon 
C) more subjects from which to select 
D) more time with peers and friends 
A) more challenging work 
B) experiencing the top-dog phenomenon 
C) more subjects from which to select 
D) more time with peers and friends

Question 9

Which approach to student learning is criticized for turning children into passive learners who do not learn to think critically or creatively?

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A) direct instruction 
B) cognitive constructivist 
C) social constructivist 
D) whole learning 
A) direct instruction 
B) cognitive constructivist 
C) social constructivist 
D) whole learning

Question 10

Sheri tackles her science project by scheduling research and writing time.She hopes to learn a lot about her topic.This is an example of which type of orientation?

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A) performance 
B) mastery 
C) helpless 
D) effort 
A) performance 
B) mastery 
C) helpless 
D) effort

Question 11

Developmentally appropriate practices at the kindergarten level are likely to

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A) focus on the uniqueness of the individual child. 
B) use age-level standardized tests to measure performance. 
C) de-emphasize socioemotional development. 
D) be achievement-based. 
A) focus on the uniqueness of the individual child. 
B) use age-level standardized tests to measure performance. 
C) de-emphasize socioemotional development. 
D) be achievement-based.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT true?

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A) Japanese retirees missed work slightly more than they expected and the money less than they expected. 
B) U.S.retirees missed the work and money slightly less than they expected. 
C) Turkish retirees were least likely to miss work. 
D) Chinese retirees were among those who missed work the most. 
A) Japanese retirees missed work slightly more than they expected and the money less than they expected. 
B) U.S.retirees missed the work and money slightly less than they expected. 
C) Turkish retirees were least likely to miss work. 
D) Chinese retirees were among those who missed work the most.

Question 13

Which of the following would be emphasized in a child-centered kindergarten?

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A) the phonetic alphabet 
B) colors and shapes 
C) gross and fine motor skill development 
D) experimentation,exploration,and discovery 
A) the phonetic alphabet 
B) colors and shapes 
C) gross and fine motor skill development 
D) experimentation,exploration,and discovery

Question 14

Which of the following (in its most modern incarnation)may emphasize the importance of collaboration with others to produce knowledge and understanding?

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A) direct instruction 
B) behaviorism 
C) social constructivism 
D) constructivism 
A) direct instruction 
B) behaviorism 
C) social constructivism 
D) constructivism

Question 15

IDEA requires

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A) the mainstreaming of all handicapped children. 
B) special classes for all handicapped children. 
C) a free and appropriate education for all children with disabilities. 
D) the same daily activities for both handicapped and nonhandicapped children. 
A) the mainstreaming of all handicapped children. 
B) special classes for all handicapped children. 
C) a free and appropriate education for all children with disabilities. 
D) the same daily activities for both handicapped and nonhandicapped children.

Question 16

On average,retired adults return to the labor force _____ year(s)after retirement.

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A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 17

The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called

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A) self-concept. 
B) self-image. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-efficacy. 
A) self-concept. 
B) self-image. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-efficacy.

Question 18

There is currently a mismatch between adults' expectations about work and what employers expect due to which of the following?

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A) Current policies and practices were designed for a male workforce and industrial society. 
B) Current policies and practices were designed for a female workforce and service economy. 
C) Current policies and practices were designed for a technological society. 
D) Current policies and practices were founded on employees' needs for flexibility. 
A) Current policies and practices were designed for a male workforce and industrial society. 
B) Current policies and practices were designed for a female workforce and service economy. 
C) Current policies and practices were designed for a technological society. 
D) Current policies and practices were founded on employees' needs for flexibility.

Question 19

A study of 40-year-old adults who attended Perry Preschool,a high-quality preschool program,found that compared to those who had not attended,more

Accepted Answer

A) were unable to hold a steady job. 
B) owned their own homes. 
C) had high credit debt. 
D) had not graduated from high school. 
A) were unable to hold a steady job. 
B) owned their own homes. 
C) had high credit debt. 
D) had not graduated from high school.

Question 20

Project Head Start was designed to provide children from low-income families with

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A) pre-first grade opportunities to develop skills important for success in school. 
B) training in job-related skills to reduce reliance on public assistance programs. 
C) low-cost meal programs so they would be physically ready to learn more effectively. 
D) alternative academic programs rather than having to attend poor-quality neighborhood schools. 
A) pre-first grade opportunities to develop skills important for success in school. 
B) training in job-related skills to reduce reliance on public assistance programs. 
C) low-cost meal programs so they would be physically ready to learn more effectively. 
D) alternative academic programs rather than having to attend poor-quality neighborhood schools.

Advocates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)Act argue that it will have all of the following positive effects except for

The director says,"We believe that direct instruction and drill and practice will help our kindergarten students master the skills needed for future school success.We don't waste time on silly games and fluff." This kindergarten is more

Hannah attends school regularly and has average achievement in math and writing,but her reading comprehension performance is very low.She comes from a good and stable home,and she has no physical,emotional,or intellectual disabilities.Hannah has a(n)

One of the best predictors of job performance in older adults is

Teachers who create circumstances for students to engage in self-determination are called _____ teachers.

Which of the following statements about expectations and student achievement is NOT true?

On average,how many years does an American spend in retirement?

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect to the transition to middle or junior high?

Which approach to student learning is criticized for turning children into passive learners who do not learn to think critically or creatively?

Sheri tackles her science project by scheduling research and writing time.She hopes to learn a lot about her topic.This is an example of which type of orientation?

Developmentally appropriate practices at the kindergarten level are likely to

Which of the following is NOT true?

Which of the following would be emphasized in a child-centered kindergarten?

Which of the following (in its most modern incarnation)may emphasize the importance of collaboration with others to produce knowledge and understanding?

IDEA requires

On average,retired adults return to the labor force _____ year(s)after retirement.

The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called

There is currently a mismatch between adults' expectations about work and what employers expect due to which of the following?

A study of 40-year-old adults who attended Perry Preschool,a high-quality preschool program,found that compared to those who had not attended,more

Project Head Start was designed to provide children from low-income families with

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Exam 16: Schools, achievement, and Work

Advocates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB)Act argue that it will have all of the following positive effects except for

The director says,"We believe that direct instruction and drill and practice will help our kindergarten students master the skills needed for future school success.We don't waste time on silly games and fluff." This kindergarten is more

Hannah attends school regularly and has average achievement in math and writing,but her reading comprehension performance is very low.She comes from a good and stable home,and she has no physical,emotional,or intellectual disabilities.Hannah has a(n)

One of the best predictors of job performance in older adults is

Teachers who create circumstances for students to engage in self-determination are called _____ teachers.

Which of the following statements about expectations and student achievement is NOT true?

On average,how many years does an American spend in retirement?

Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect to the transition to middle or junior high?

Which approach to student learning is criticized for turning children into passive learners who do not learn to think critically or creatively?

Sheri tackles her science project by scheduling research and writing time.She hopes to learn a lot about her topic.This is an example of which type of orientation?

Developmentally appropriate practices at the kindergarten level are likely to

Which of the following is NOT true?

Which of the following would be emphasized in a child-centered kindergarten?

Which of the following (in its most modern incarnation)may emphasize the importance of collaboration with others to produce knowledge and understanding?

IDEA requires

On average,retired adults return to the labor force _____ year(s)after retirement.

The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called

There is currently a mismatch between adults' expectations about work and what employers expect due to which of the following?

A study of 40-year-old adults who attended Perry Preschool,a high-quality preschool program,found that compared to those who had not attended,more

Project Head Start was designed to provide children from low-income families with

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Physical Development and Biological Aging

Health

Motor, sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

The Self, identity, and Personality

Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development,values,and Religion

Families, lifestyles, and Parenting

Peers and the Sociocultural World

Death, dying, and Grieving

Filters