Question 1

Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?

Accepted Answer

A) social skills 
B) creativity 
C) flexible thinking 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) social skills 
B) creativity 
C) flexible thinking 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.

Accepted Answer

A) Carnegie Foundation 
B) Talent Search 
C) No Child Left Behind 
D) Reach for Success 
A) Carnegie Foundation 
B) Talent Search 
C) No Child Left Behind 
D) Reach for Success

Question 3

List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.

Accepted Answer

ADHD is a disability in which children a

Question 4

Ross's parents have routines for meals,chores,recreation,homework,and bedtimes.As a result,Ross is likely to

Accepted Answer

A) be on the honor roll nearly every term. 
B) have few school problems. 
C) be involved in several extracurricular activities. 
D) rebel against his parents for forcing such a scheduled life. 
A) be on the honor roll nearly every term. 
B) have few school problems. 
C) be involved in several extracurricular activities. 
D) rebel against his parents for forcing such a scheduled life.

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is learner-centered. 
B) Individuals actively construct their knowledge. 
C) Teachers are guides to learning. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) It is learner-centered. 
B) Individuals actively construct their knowledge. 
C) Teachers are guides to learning. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 6

Three important aspects of the Comer Project for Change are a governance and management team that develops a comprehensive school plan,assessment strategy,and staff development plan; a parent's program; and

Accepted Answer

A) a program for siblings. 
B) a mental health or school support team. 
C) a strong focus on athletics. 
D) a strong focus on life skills. 
A) a program for siblings. 
B) a mental health or school support team. 
C) a strong focus on athletics. 
D) a strong focus on life skills.

Question 7

Being a high school dropout increases the likelihood of ________ during emerging adulthood.

Accepted Answer

A) attempted suicide 
B) divorce 
C) high levels of neuroticism 
D) poor peer relations 
A) attempted suicide 
B) divorce 
C) high levels of neuroticism 
D) poor peer relations

Question 8

What is the best explanation as to why the U.S.has a lower percentage of adults with a college education than many other countries?

Accepted Answer

A) The high cost of a college education in the U.S.prevents many from attending college. 
B) Poor math and science performance among U.S.high school students prevents many from getting into college. 
C) U.S.colleges are more academically difficult than colleges in other countries. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) The high cost of a college education in the U.S.prevents many from attending college. 
B) Poor math and science performance among U.S.high school students prevents many from getting into college. 
C) U.S.colleges are more academically difficult than colleges in other countries. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 9

Explain the philosophy behind the "I Have a Dream" Project.

Accepted Answer

The "I Have a Dream" Project (IHAD)is an

Question 10

Ms.Robbins,a high-school guidance counselor,tells Anita,a Latina adolescent,that she should plan to go away to college.Anita is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A) agree with Ms.Robbins. 
B) get married right out of high school and not attend college. 
C) want to stay close to home,due to family responsibilities. 
D) ask Ms.Robbins to talk to her parents about letting her move away for college. 
A) agree with Ms.Robbins. 
B) get married right out of high school and not attend college. 
C) want to stay close to home,due to family responsibilities. 
D) ask Ms.Robbins to talk to her parents about letting her move away for college.

Question 11

A major concern of experts is that ADHD is being

Accepted Answer

A) undiagnosed. 
B) incorrectly diagnosed. 
C) overdiagnosed. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) undiagnosed. 
B) incorrectly diagnosed. 
C) overdiagnosed. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 12

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because

Accepted Answer

A) students have less independence than they did in elementary school. 
B) students have to shift to a team-oriented approach. 
C) students have too many subjects from which to select their courses. 
D) many changes are taking place at the same time. 
A) students have less independence than they did in elementary school. 
B) students have to shift to a team-oriented approach. 
C) students have too many subjects from which to select their courses. 
D) many changes are taking place at the same time.

Question 13

In suggesting ways to improve schools,the National Research Council emphasized the importance of

Accepted Answer

A) finding ways to get students more engaged in learning. 
B) expanding the high-school curriculum to include courses on life skills. 
C) getting back to basics and eliminating many elective courses. 
D) extending the school day to allow for more instructional time. 
A) finding ways to get students more engaged in learning. 
B) expanding the high-school curriculum to include courses on life skills. 
C) getting back to basics and eliminating many elective courses. 
D) extending the school day to allow for more instructional time.

Question 14

Patrice's daughter,Amber,has a severe hearing disorder which requires that she have a sign-language interpreter in order for her to learn.When Patrice meets with the education team,she is given an educational plan that was developed for another student with mild hearing problems.This plan does not meet Amber's needs.This plan does not meet the standards of

Accepted Answer

A) an IEP. 
B) the No Child Left Behind Act. 
C) an inclusion plan. 
D) a mainstreaming plan. 
A) an IEP. 
B) the No Child Left Behind Act. 
C) an inclusion plan. 
D) a mainstreaming plan.

Question 15

Mr.Root has clear classroom rules,but students are so busy being absorbed in learning that he rarely has to enforce a rule.As a result,his students are

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to be motivated. 
B) less likely to develop academic problems. 
C) less likely to develop emotional problems. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) more likely to be motivated. 
B) less likely to develop academic problems. 
C) less likely to develop emotional problems. 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Which students are MOST likely to be suspended from school?

Accepted Answer

A) Latinos 
B) African Americans 
C) Native Americans 
D) non-Latino Whites 
A) Latinos 
B) African Americans 
C) Native Americans 
D) non-Latino Whites

Question 17

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is

Accepted Answer

A) collaboration. 
B) maximizing student learning time. 
C) the development of critical thinking skills. 
D) None of these choices are correct. 
A) collaboration. 
B) maximizing student learning time. 
C) the development of critical thinking skills. 
D) None of these choices are correct.

Question 18

What developmental outcomes have been associated with victims of bullying?

Accepted Answer

A) attempted suicide 
B) internalizing problems like depression 
C) externalizing problems like antisocial behavior 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) attempted suicide 
B) internalizing problems like depression 
C) externalizing problems like antisocial behavior 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

The "I Have A Dream" Program is designed to

Accepted Answer

A) prepare students to open their own businesses. 
B) prevent students from dropping out of school. 
C) prevent teen pregnancy. 
D) promote greater harmony among diverse ethnic groups. 
A) prepare students to open their own businesses. 
B) prevent students from dropping out of school. 
C) prevent teen pregnancy. 
D) promote greater harmony among diverse ethnic groups.

Question 20

Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) low self-control. 
B) considerable autonomy. 
C) support for developing learning skills. 
D) inadequate academic skills. 
A) low self-control. 
B) considerable autonomy. 
C) support for developing learning skills. 
D) inadequate academic skills.

Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.

List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.

Ross's parents have routines for meals,chores,recreation,homework,and bedtimes.As a result,Ross is likely to

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?

Three important aspects of the Comer Project for Change are a governance and management team that develops a comprehensive school plan,assessment strategy,and staff development plan; a parent's program; and

Being a high school dropout increases the likelihood of ________ during emerging adulthood.

What is the best explanation as to why the U.S.has a lower percentage of adults with a college education than many other countries?

Explain the philosophy behind the "I Have a Dream" Project.

Ms.Robbins,a high-school guidance counselor,tells Anita,a Latina adolescent,that she should plan to go away to college.Anita is most likely to

A major concern of experts is that ADHD is being

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because

In suggesting ways to improve schools,the National Research Council emphasized the importance of

Mr.Root has clear classroom rules,but students are so busy being absorbed in learning that he rarely has to enforce a rule.As a result,his students are

Which students are MOST likely to be suspended from school?

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is

What developmental outcomes have been associated with victims of bullying?

The "I Have A Dream" Program is designed to

Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

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Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

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Which topic does the No Child Left Behind legislation NOT measure?

Many states have identified objectives for students in their state and created tests to measure whether students were meeting those objectives.This approach became national policy in 2002 when the ________ legislation was signed into law.

List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.

Ross's parents have routines for meals,chores,recreation,homework,and bedtimes.As a result,Ross is likely to

Which of the following statements regarding the constructivist view of student learning is TRUE?

Three important aspects of the Comer Project for Change are a governance and management team that develops a comprehensive school plan,assessment strategy,and staff development plan; a parent's program; and

Being a high school dropout increases the likelihood of ________ during emerging adulthood.

What is the best explanation as to why the U.S.has a lower percentage of adults with a college education than many other countries?

Explain the philosophy behind the "I Have a Dream" Project.

Ms.Robbins,a high-school guidance counselor,tells Anita,a Latina adolescent,that she should plan to go away to college.Anita is most likely to

A major concern of experts is that ADHD is being

The transition to middle school or junior high school is stressful because

In suggesting ways to improve schools,the National Research Council emphasized the importance of

Mr.Root has clear classroom rules,but students are so busy being absorbed in learning that he rarely has to enforce a rule.As a result,his students are

Which students are MOST likely to be suspended from school?

An important goal in the direct instruction approach to learning is

What developmental outcomes have been associated with victims of bullying?

The "I Have A Dream" Program is designed to

Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

Introduction

Puberty, health, and Biological Foundations

The Brain and Cognitive Development

The Self, identity, emotion, and Personality

Gender

Sexuality

Moral Development, values, and Religion

Families

Peers, romantic Relationships, and Lifestyles

Achievement, work, and Careers

Culture

Problems in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood

Filters