In suggesting that Laura join the debating class, Ms. Watkins is hoping to pique an interest in classroom subject matter by capitalizing on Laura's desire to be the center of attention. What other strategies might the school faculty use to motivate students who seem to be more interested in social matters than in academic pursuits?
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Ques. 2Is it appropriate for Mr. Wadsworth to put Sandy in charge of the class during his absence? Why or why not?
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Ques. 3From Kohlberg's perspective, in what stage of moral development is each of the girls?
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Ques. 4Why do you think Anne stole the items?
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Ques. 5From the perspective of Kohlberg's theory of moral development, how might you best interpret Anne's behavior?
a. She is at Kohlberg's conventional level, believing that might makes right..
b. She is at Kohlberg's postconventional level, believing that rules apply to others but not to her.
c. She is at Kohlberg's preconventional level, believing that any behavior that goes unpunished is acceptable.
d. She is at Kohlberg's social contract stage, believing that her own needs take precedence over those of others.
Ques. 6Why might Jenny be having trouble creating her floor plan?
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Ques. 7If Mr. Fenwick were to use a cognitive (rather than behaviorist) approach in motivating his students, what strategies might he use?
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Ques. 8Which one of Laura's behaviors is not necessarily typical of early adolescence?
a. Her consistent tardiness
b. Her belief that everyone is looking at her
c. Her desire to spend time gossiping with friends
d. Her overly simplistic and idealistic views of how to solve a real-world problem
Ques. 9Nicole erroneously believes that she has been staying in during recess because of a lack of intelligence. Explain this belief using what you know about children's attributions.
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