Question 1

In some situations,rewards actually

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A) improve learning. 
B) undermine learning. 
C) can both improve and undermine learning. 
D) None of these. 
A) improve learning. 
B) undermine learning. 
C) can both improve and undermine learning. 
D) None of these. C

Question 2

In regard to the direct instruction approach,which of the following statements is not true?

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A) It is teacher-centred. 
B) The children master academic skills. 
C) There are high expectations of children. 
D) There is a minimum time spent on learning tasks. 
A) It is teacher-centred. 
B) The children master academic skills. 
C) There are high expectations of children. 
D) There is a minimum time spent on learning tasks. D

Question 3

Compare and contrast external and internal motivation.

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External motivation is external rewards or punishments.Internal motivation is self-determination,curiosity,and challenge.

Question 4

According to the NAEYC,which of the following is considered a developmentally inappropriate practice?

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A) providing physical, social, cognitive, and emotional experiences 
B) allowing children to select an activity from a list provided by a teacher 
C) setting clear limits 
D) measuring children's performance using standardized tests 
A) providing physical, social, cognitive, and emotional experiences 
B) allowing children to select an activity from a list provided by a teacher 
C) setting clear limits 
D) measuring children's performance using standardized tests

Question 5

Identify the characteristics involved with a learning disability.

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Individuals with a learning di

Question 6

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

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A) plan at least two more years after that time. 
B) monitor how well she is sticking to her plans for next week. 
C) look ahead and not worry about the present. 
D) plan at least two more years after that time, and look ahead and not worry about the present. 
A) plan at least two more years after that time. 
B) monitor how well she is sticking to her plans for next week. 
C) look ahead and not worry about the present. 
D) plan at least two more years after that time, and look ahead and not worry about the present.

Question 7

The use of computers has taken the place of _____________ in communication

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A) pens and postage 
B) telephones 
C) stamps 
D) All of these. 
A) pens and postage 
B) telephones 
C) stamps 
D) All of these.

Question 8

A frequent component of adolescent communication includes

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A) cell phones. 
B) smart phones. 
C) chat rooms. 
D) All of these. 
A) cell phones. 
B) smart phones. 
C) chat rooms. 
D) All of these.

Question 9

__________________________ involves external incentives such as rewards and punishments.

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A) Intrinsic motivation 
B) Extrinsic motivation 
C) Reward system 
D) Self-determination method 
A) Intrinsic motivation 
B) Extrinsic motivation 
C) Reward system 
D) Self-determination method

Question 10

The ______________________ is the core of computer-mediated communication.

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A) computer 
B) Internet 
C) hard drive 
D) buddy list 
A) computer 
B) Internet 
C) hard drive 
D) buddy list

Question 11

______________________ is the cognitive view people develop of themselves.

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A) Atonement 
B) Mindsets 
C) Excuses 
D) Plans 
A) Atonement 
B) Mindsets 
C) Excuses 
D) Plans

Question 12

As an elementary school sixth-grader,Nathan had a great deal of status.In addition to being president of the student council,he was one of the most physically large and athletically gifted students in the school.As a seventh-grader in a new middle school,Nathan now finds himself one of the youngest and least powerful individuals in the school.Nathan is experiencing the

Accepted Answer

A) back-to-basics movement. 
B) bane of puberty. 
C) top-dog phenomenon. 
D) back-door phenomenon. 
A) back-to-basics movement. 
B) bane of puberty. 
C) top-dog phenomenon. 
D) back-door phenomenon.

Question 13

Children with learning disabilities have

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A) low IQs. 
B) difficulty in specific academic areas. 
C) a known organic cause for their problems. 
D) unusual good memory or spatial abilities. 
A) low IQs. 
B) difficulty in specific academic areas. 
C) a known organic cause for their problems. 
D) unusual good memory or spatial abilities.

Question 14

There is a special concern about largely unregulated aspects of the Internet that make it difficult to monitor the information that children are accessing.If you were at a parent-teacher conference,how would you suggest parents handle this situation?

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Parents must not let a child have a comp

Question 15

The Montessori approach is a philosophy in which

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A) the teacher acts as the director of learning. 
B) the teacher decides on the classroom activities. 
C) specific time periods are set aside for various activities. 
D) children are given considerable freedom. 
A) the teacher acts as the director of learning. 
B) the teacher decides on the classroom activities. 
C) specific time periods are set aside for various activities. 
D) children are given considerable freedom.

Question 16

Twelve-year-old Peter is excellent in math and is considered a good student in most other subject areas.Peter,however,has a very difficult time comprehending written text and is failing his reading class.Peter is best classified as

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A) learning disabled. 
B) emotionally disturbed. 
C) mentally retarded. 
D) normal. 
A) learning disabled. 
B) emotionally disturbed. 
C) mentally retarded. 
D) normal.

Question 17

What ethnic group has the highest high-school dropout rate?

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A) Caucasian 
B) Asian 
C) Aboriginal 
D) Quebecois 
A) Caucasian 
B) Asian 
C) Aboriginal 
D) Quebecois

Question 18

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

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A) half 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times 
A) half 
B) twice 
C) three times 
D) four times

Question 19

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

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A) experimenting 
B) exploring 
C) restructuring 
D) high academic standards 
A) experimenting 
B) exploring 
C) restructuring 
D) high academic standards

Question 20

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Accepted Answer

Pros: improved performance,more time tea

In some situations,rewards actually

In regard to the direct instruction approach,which of the following statements is not true?

Compare and contrast external and internal motivation.

According to the NAEYC,which of the following is considered a developmentally inappropriate practice?

Identify the characteristics involved with a learning disability.

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

The use of computers has taken the place of _____________ in communication

A frequent component of adolescent communication includes

__________________________ involves external incentives such as rewards and punishments.

The ______________________ is the core of computer-mediated communication.

______________________ is the cognitive view people develop of themselves.

Children with learning disabilities have

There is a special concern about largely unregulated aspects of the Internet that make it difficult to monitor the information that children are accessing.If you were at a parent-teacher conference,how would you suggest parents handle this situation?

The Montessori approach is a philosophy in which

Twelve-year-old Peter is excellent in math and is considered a good student in most other subject areas.Peter,however,has a very difficult time comprehending written text and is failing his reading class.Peter is best classified as

What ethnic group has the highest high-school dropout rate?

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Filters

Exam 16: Schools and Technology

In some situations,rewards actually

In regard to the direct instruction approach,which of the following statements is not true?

Compare and contrast external and internal motivation.

According to the NAEYC,which of the following is considered a developmentally inappropriate practice?

Identify the characteristics involved with a learning disability.

If 14-year-old Lucy plans next week's activities,she should also

The use of computers has taken the place of _____________ in communication

A frequent component of adolescent communication includes

__________________________ involves external incentives such as rewards and punishments.

The ______________________ is the core of computer-mediated communication.

______________________ is the cognitive view people develop of themselves.

Children with learning disabilities have

There is a special concern about largely unregulated aspects of the Internet that make it difficult to monitor the information that children are accessing.If you were at a parent-teacher conference,how would you suggest parents handle this situation?

The Montessori approach is a philosophy in which

Twelve-year-old Peter is excellent in math and is considered a good student in most other subject areas.Peter,however,has a very difficult time comprehending written text and is failing his reading class.Peter is best classified as

What ethnic group has the highest high-school dropout rate?

About ____________ as many boys as girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities.

Which one of the following does not describe an excellent kindergarten program?

Compare and contrast the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind" law.

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Peers

Filters