Question 1

Which of the following is characterized by social and communication problems and repetitive behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  dyslexia 
B)  emotional disturbance 
C)  ADHD 
D)  autism spectrum disorders 
A)  dyslexia 
B)  emotional disturbance 
C)  ADHD 
D)  autism spectrum disorders

Question 2

List two internal factors that influence children's achievement.

Accepted Answer

1. intrinsic motivat

Question 3

Which of the following job categories is among those projected to grow most rapidly through 2024?

Accepted Answer

A)  automobile technicians 
B)  social workers 
C)  physical therapists 
D)  retain managers 
A)  automobile technicians 
B)  social workers 
C)  physical therapists 
D)  retain managers

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Samantha wants to finish her term paper by Friday. What type of goal is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  work-avoidant 
B)  fuzzy 
C)  proximal 
D)  distal 
A)  work-avoidant 
B)  fuzzy 
C)  proximal 
D)  distal

Question 6

Research has shown that retired men have higher morale

Accepted Answer

A)  if they are single. 
B)  in the first ten years of retirement. 
C)  in the first two years of retirement. 
D)  if they return to the workforce after a long period of retirement. 
A)  if they are single. 
B)  in the first ten years of retirement. 
C)  in the first two years of retirement. 
D)  if they return to the workforce after a long period of retirement.

Question 7

Based on research, a person who has been unemployed for more than 90 days or more has a higher risk of

Accepted Answer

A)  early death over the next thirty years. 
B)  anxiety disorders over the next eight years. 
C)  cardiovascular disease over the next eight years. 
D)  heart attack over the next four years. 
A)  early death over the next thirty years. 
B)  anxiety disorders over the next eight years. 
C)  cardiovascular disease over the next eight years. 
D)  heart attack over the next four years.

Question 8

What does IDEA stand for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
B)  Individuals with Disorders Education Act 
C)  Individuals with Disorders Efficacy Act 
D)  Individuals with Dysfunctional Emotionality Act 
A)  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
B)  Individuals with Disorders Education Act 
C)  Individuals with Disorders Efficacy Act 
D)  Individuals with Dysfunctional Emotionality Act

Question 9

Janene and Michael head a low-income family. They are concerned that their young children are not acquiring the necessary skills and experiences necessary for academic success in school due to their low-income situations. What program is designed to address their needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Head Start 
B)  IHAD 
C)  IEP 
D)  DAP 
A)  Head Start 
B)  IHAD 
C)  IEP 
D)  DAP

Question 10

ADHD stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal deficits in habituation disorder. 
B)  attribution depression hallucination disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  abhorrent dissociation/horrent dissociation. 
A)  abnormal deficits in habituation disorder. 
B)  attribution depression hallucination disorder. 
C)  attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
D)  abhorrent dissociation/horrent dissociation.

Question 11

Entrance into formal schooling is considered important because it marks

Accepted Answer

A)  the beginning of new roles and obligations for the child. 
B)  a narrowing of opportunities to interact with peers. 
C)  a shift to self-regulation of behavior and learning. 
D)  the rejection of old reference groups. 
A)  the beginning of new roles and obligations for the child. 
B)  a narrowing of opportunities to interact with peers. 
C)  a shift to self-regulation of behavior and learning. 
D)  the rejection of old reference groups.

Question 12

Marti loves the thrill that learning about history gives her and enjoys pleasing her parents with her good grades in this subject area. This is an example of which type of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  both extrinsic and intrinsic 
D)  social-emotional 
A)  extrinsic 
B)  intrinsic 
C)  both extrinsic and intrinsic 
D)  social-emotional

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 14

Which statement is TRUE of adult education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Going back to school is a smooth transition for older students. 
B)  The majority of older-than-average adults taking college classes are doing so as a requirement of maintaining current employment. 
C)  Adults over 25 represent approximately 30 percent of college enrollment in the United States. 
D)  Women represent the majority of adult learners. 
A)  Going back to school is a smooth transition for older students. 
B)  The majority of older-than-average adults taking college classes are doing so as a requirement of maintaining current employment. 
C)  Adults over 25 represent approximately 30 percent of college enrollment in the United States. 
D)  Women represent the majority of adult learners.

Question 15

List two reasons why students may drop out of high school.

Accepted Answer

1. school-related reasons (not

Question 16

Ms. Espinoza uses a direct instruction approach when teaching reading and often assigns hands-on, constructivist projects for reinforcing new skills. What would educational psychology experts say about this teacher's instructional approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most experts agree that effective teachers use a direct instruction approach exclusively. 
B)  Most experts agree that effective teachers use a constructivist approach exclusively. 
C)  Some experts say that many effective teachers use both a constructivist and a direct instruction approach. 
D)  Experts agree that effective teachers focus on testing skills. 
A)  Most experts agree that effective teachers use a direct instruction approach exclusively. 
B)  Most experts agree that effective teachers use a constructivist approach exclusively. 
C)  Some experts say that many effective teachers use both a constructivist and a direct instruction approach. 
D)  Experts agree that effective teachers focus on testing skills.

Question 17

Marla wants to be a writer and continues to receive rejections for her submitted articles. She says, "I just have to be patient and keep improving my writing craft." Marla displays a

Accepted Answer

A)  growth mindset. 
B)  fixed mindset. 
C)  helpless orientation. 
D)  performance orientation. 
A)  growth mindset. 
B)  fixed mindset. 
C)  helpless orientation. 
D)  performance orientation.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason found by Stevenson and his colleagues for why Asian student math scores are higher than those of students in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. students are more prone to learning disabilities. 
B)  Asian parents are more likely to help their students with homework. 
C)  Asian teachers spend more time teaching math than U.S. teachers do. 
D)  Asian students spend more days in school than U.S. students do. 
A)  U.S. students are more prone to learning disabilities. 
B)  Asian parents are more likely to help their students with homework. 
C)  Asian teachers spend more time teaching math than U.S. teachers do. 
D)  Asian students spend more days in school than U.S. students do.

Question 19

The highest incidence of ADHD occurs in

Accepted Answer

A)  adolescents. 
B)  adults. 
C)  girls. 
D)  boys. 
A)  adolescents. 
B)  adults. 
C)  girls. 
D)  boys.

Question 20

What has research shown about the effects of a developmentally inappropriate kindergarten approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  No study has yet shown a correlation between DAP and any improved performance or learning effects in children. 
B)  Some studies have linked it to a range of improved learning and performance effects, but some studies have shown no benefit. 
C)  DAP programs consistently show fewer results over the long term than the Montessori approach. 
D)  Several studies have shown improved performance as a result of DAP instruction, but those gains are typically lost by adolescence. 
A)  No study has yet shown a correlation between DAP and any improved performance or learning effects in children. 
B)  Some studies have linked it to a range of improved learning and performance effects, but some studies have shown no benefit. 
C)  DAP programs consistently show fewer results over the long term than the Montessori approach. 
D)  Several studies have shown improved performance as a result of DAP instruction, but those gains are typically lost by adolescence.

Which of the following is characterized by social and communication problems and repetitive behaviors?

List two internal factors that influence children's achievement.

Which of the following job categories is among those projected to grow most rapidly through 2024?

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?

Samantha wants to finish her term paper by Friday. What type of goal is this?

Research has shown that retired men have higher morale

Based on research, a person who has been unemployed for more than 90 days or more has a higher risk of

What does IDEA stand for?

Janene and Michael head a low-income family. They are concerned that their young children are not acquiring the necessary skills and experiences necessary for academic success in school due to their low-income situations. What program is designed to address their needs?

ADHD stands for

Entrance into formal schooling is considered important because it marks

Marti loves the thrill that learning about history gives her and enjoys pleasing her parents with her good grades in this subject area. This is an example of which type of motivation?

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

Which statement is TRUE of adult education?

List two reasons why students may drop out of high school.

Ms. Espinoza uses a direct instruction approach when teaching reading and often assigns hands-on, constructivist projects for reinforcing new skills. What would educational psychology experts say about this teacher's instructional approach?

Marla wants to be a writer and continues to receive rejections for her submitted articles. She says, "I just have to be patient and keep improving my writing craft." Marla displays a

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason found by Stevenson and his colleagues for why Asian student math scores are higher than those of students in the United States?

The highest incidence of ADHD occurs in

What has research shown about the effects of a developmentally inappropriate kindergarten approach?

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Motor, Sensory, and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development and Attachment

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Gender and Sexuality

Moral Development, Values, and Religion

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Exam 16: Schools, Achievement, and Work

Which of the following is characterized by social and communication problems and repetitive behaviors?

List two internal factors that influence children's achievement.

Which of the following job categories is among those projected to grow most rapidly through 2024?

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?

Samantha wants to finish her term paper by Friday. What type of goal is this?

Research has shown that retired men have higher morale

Based on research, a person who has been unemployed for more than 90 days or more has a higher risk of

What does IDEA stand for?

Janene and Michael head a low-income family. They are concerned that their young children are not acquiring the necessary skills and experiences necessary for academic success in school due to their low-income situations. What program is designed to address their needs?

ADHD stands for

Entrance into formal schooling is considered important because it marks

Marti loves the thrill that learning about history gives her and enjoys pleasing her parents with her good grades in this subject area. This is an example of which type of motivation?

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

Which statement is TRUE of adult education?

List two reasons why students may drop out of high school.

Ms. Espinoza uses a direct instruction approach when teaching reading and often assigns hands-on, constructivist projects for reinforcing new skills. What would educational psychology experts say about this teacher's instructional approach?

Marla wants to be a writer and continues to receive rejections for her submitted articles. She says, "I just have to be patient and keep improving my writing craft." Marla displays a

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason found by Stevenson and his colleagues for why Asian student math scores are higher than those of students in the United States?

The highest incidence of ADHD occurs in

What has research shown about the effects of a developmentally inappropriate kindergarten approach?

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