Who is the best example of a skilled elementary school teacher?
a. Mr. Ueoka has a degree in education
b. Mrs. Peterson can teach several subjects to different aged children
c. Mrs. Okamoto can teach fractions to third grade students
d. Mr. Hills has taught kindergarten for 20 years.
Question 2Larissa appears to be skilled at learning new languages since she picked up French very quickly. According to the text, this should mean that Larissa:
a. is likely to learn Spanish as easily as she learned French
b. can learn anything new as long as it is in French
c. will learn Calculus easily if it is taught by her French instructor
d. should study all subjects exactly how she studies French
Question 3To develop a skill, one needs:
a. talent and opportunity.
b. knowledge and practice.
c. strength and equipment.
d. willpower and imagination.
Question 4If self-control is a skill:
a. then you would expect that some situations call for more skill than the person has.
b. then people ought to be able to rise to the occasion when necessary.
c. then the idea of willpower is basically correct.
d. then your level of self-control is the same for every task.
Question 5Which approach would most likely resemble self-directed behavior?
a. Learning strategies and skills to reach long-term goals.
b. Placing yourself in a situation that will test your willpower.
c. Emphasizing your strengths and avoiding your weaknesses.
d. Making lists of things you want to do.