Question 1

Which is NOT a common method of acceleration of instruction for the gifted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Skipping a grade 
B)  placement in fast-paced classes 
C)  Taking advanced courses 
D)  Going to another school 
A)  Skipping a grade 
B)  placement in fast-paced classes 
C)  Taking advanced courses 
D)  Going to another school

Question 2

Jamal just finished reading a passage from his history book and realized that he did not understand much of what he read the first time through.As a result,Jamal decides to reread the passage before moving on.Jamal is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  metacognition. 
B)  the use of mnemonics. 
C)  interpersonal intelligence. 
D)  contextual intelligence. 
A)  metacognition. 
B)  the use of mnemonics. 
C)  interpersonal intelligence. 
D)  contextual intelligence.

Question 3

Donald's reading level is about two years behind his age group.He also has some difficulty with arithmetic.It is probable that Donald is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  profound intellectual disability. 
B)  dyslexia. 
C)  agraphia. 
D)  aphasia. 
A)  profound intellectual disability. 
B)  dyslexia. 
C)  agraphia. 
D)  aphasia.

Question 4

List two challenges that a child who does not speak English faces in the classroom.Explain how both English-immersion and bilingual education programs work.

Accepted Answer

Two challenges that a child who does not

Question 5

The most common mnemonic strategy aiding both children and adults is the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  external memory aids. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  organization. 
D)  elaboration. 
A)  external memory aids. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  organization. 
D)  elaboration.

Question 6

Adrianne,a middle schooler,is very concerned with how she looks.According to your text,Adrianne may be at risk for developing

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  alcoholism. 
D)  substance abuse. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  anorexia nervosa. 
C)  alcoholism. 
D)  substance abuse.

Question 7

Miguel,a local fisherman in Costa Rica,uses signs from nearby birds to help him find the best fishing spots each day.According to Sternberg,Miguel is using

Accepted Answer

A)  componential intelligence. 
B)  experiential intelligence. 
C)  contextual intelligence. 
D)  naturalist intelligence. 
A)  componential intelligence. 
B)  experiential intelligence. 
C)  contextual intelligence. 
D)  naturalist intelligence.

Question 8

According to research,which type of second-language learning is most successful?

Accepted Answer

A)  English-immersion approach 
B)  Bilingual education 
C)  Two-way (dual-language) learning 
D)  All of these 
A)  English-immersion approach 
B)  Bilingual education 
C)  Two-way (dual-language) learning 
D)  All of these

Question 9

The saying "In 1492,Columbus sailed the ocean blue" is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  elaboration. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  mnemonic. 
D)  metamemory. 
A)  elaboration. 
B)  rehearsal. 
C)  mnemonic. 
D)  metamemory.

Question 10

Justin's ability to control the intrusion of other thoughts while he is trying to focus on the material at hand is growing.According to research,this development is believed to be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  the development of mnemonics. 
B)  neurological maturation. 
C)  organization. 
D)  reiteration. 
A)  the development of mnemonics. 
B)  neurological maturation. 
C)  organization. 
D)  reiteration.

Question 11

Intellectual disability is indicated by an IQ below

Accepted Answer

A)  55. 
B)  60. 
C)  65. 
D)  70. 
A)  55. 
B)  60. 
C)  65. 
D)  70.

Question 12

Most children in the United States who speak a second language use

Accepted Answer

A)  Spanish. 
B)  French. 
C)  German. 
D)  None of these 
A)  Spanish. 
B)  French. 
C)  German. 
D)  None of these

Question 13

Mickey is inattentive,impulsive,and unable to sit still.He might be

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnosed as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  subject to frequent temper tantrums. 
C)  easily frustrated. 
D)  All of these 
A)  diagnosed as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  subject to frequent temper tantrums. 
C)  easily frustrated. 
D)  All of these

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  School-age children may not be advancing through Piaget's stages as rapidly as their parents did. 
B)  Conservation abilities of children are not dependent on familiarity with materials. 
C)  Neurological influences are not as important for children's adaptation to their environment. 
D)  Children are not getting enough drilling on the three R's. 
A)  School-age children may not be advancing through Piaget's stages as rapidly as their parents did. 
B)  Conservation abilities of children are not dependent on familiarity with materials. 
C)  Neurological influences are not as important for children's adaptation to their environment. 
D)  Children are not getting enough drilling on the three R's.

Which is NOT a common method of acceleration of instruction for the gifted?

Jamal just finished reading a passage from his history book and realized that he did not understand much of what he read the first time through.As a result,Jamal decides to reread the passage before moving on.Jamal is demonstrating

Donald's reading level is about two years behind his age group.He also has some difficulty with arithmetic.It is probable that Donald is suffering from

List two challenges that a child who does not speak English faces in the classroom.Explain how both English-immersion and bilingual education programs work.

The most common mnemonic strategy aiding both children and adults is the use of

Adrianne,a middle schooler,is very concerned with how she looks.According to your text,Adrianne may be at risk for developing

Miguel,a local fisherman in Costa Rica,uses signs from nearby birds to help him find the best fishing spots each day.According to Sternberg,Miguel is using

According to research,which type of second-language learning is most successful?

The saying "In 1492,Columbus sailed the ocean blue" is an example of

Justin's ability to control the intrusion of other thoughts while he is trying to focus on the material at hand is growing.According to research,this development is believed to be due to

Intellectual disability is indicated by an IQ below

Most children in the United States who speak a second language use

Mickey is inattentive,impulsive,and unable to sit still.He might be

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Which is NOT a common method of acceleration of instruction for the gifted?

Jamal just finished reading a passage from his history book and realized that he did not understand much of what he read the first time through.As a result,Jamal decides to reread the passage before moving on.Jamal is demonstrating

Donald's reading level is about two years behind his age group.He also has some difficulty with arithmetic.It is probable that Donald is suffering from

List two challenges that a child who does not speak English faces in the classroom.Explain how both English-immersion and bilingual education programs work.

The most common mnemonic strategy aiding both children and adults is the use of

Adrianne,a middle schooler,is very concerned with how she looks.According to your text,Adrianne may be at risk for developing

Miguel,a local fisherman in Costa Rica,uses signs from nearby birds to help him find the best fishing spots each day.According to Sternberg,Miguel is using

According to research,which type of second-language learning is most successful?

The saying "In 1492,Columbus sailed the ocean blue" is an example of

Justin's ability to control the intrusion of other thoughts while he is trying to focus on the material at hand is growing.According to research,this development is believed to be due to

Intellectual disability is indicated by an IQ below

Most children in the United States who speak a second language use

Mickey is inattentive,impulsive,and unable to sit still.He might be

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The Study of Human Development

Theory and Research

Forming a New Life

Birth and Physical Development During the First Three Years

Cognitive Development During the First Three Years

Psychosocial Development During the First Three Years

Physical and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Childhood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Adolescence

Psychosocial Development in Adolescence

Physical and Cognitive Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Young Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Middle Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood

Physical and Cognitive Development in Late Adulthood

Psychosocial Development in Late Adulthood

Dealing With Death and Bereavement

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