Children score higher on cognitive and academic tests when their parents have finished
a. high school only.
b. high school and at least some college.
c. high school and at least a bachelors degree.
d. none of these; parents educational level is not related to achievement.
Question 2Davonte believes there has to be a logical reason for doing something, rather than just accepting things because thats how they have always been done before. Davontes position is one of
a. rationalism.
b. traditionalism.
c. valuation.
d. maturation.
Question 3Which of the following is true?
a. Boys have more interactions with teachers than do girls.
b. Teachers generally respond to girls with instructions.
c. Teachers are more likely to reprimand girls.
d. Teachers give girls attention from a distance.
Question 4Which leadership style results in a discounted, hostile, but productive group in the classroom?
a. Authoritarian
b. Authoritative
c. Uninvolved
d. Laissez-faire
Question 5Marcus is studying to become an elementary teacher. His advisor suggested that he take a class to improve his communication skills. In this situation, which of the following is true?
a. He should take the class; there is a link between communicating well and being a successful teacher.
b. He can take the class if he wants, but there is no link between successful teaching and communication skills.
c. There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is in the opposite direction. Therefore, he shouldnt take the class because being a better communicator will actually make him a worse teacher.
d. There is a link between teaching and communicating; however, it is only found in preschool. Therefore, he should not take the class.
Question 6Children are likely to imitate a model who is perceived as
a. cold.
b. having little prestige.
c. warm.
d. all of these.
Question 7The most powerful socializing influence of the school is the
a. teacher.
b. peer group.
c. custodian.
d. school principal.
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