The concept of appropriately matching an environment with a person's characteristics is called
a. overregulation.
b. goodness-of-fit.
c. mastery orientation.
d. joint attention.
Question 2Abbey is a strong supporter of the Maudsley approach to treating anorexia. Thus, when considering the role of parents in the treatment process, she would be most likely to suggest that the parents
a. need to accept blame for the problem before therapy can be effective.
b. stay out of the way and let the psychotherapists do their job unimpeded.
c. must be a critical part of the treatment team with the goal of facilitating weight gain.
d. should go on diets in support of their child.
Question 3Which have been shown to be the best predictors of effectiveness of schools?
a. Small classes, an academic focus, and grouping by ability level
b. High expectations for success, rewarding good work, and a high funding base
c. Task-oriented atmosphere, strong emphasis on academics, and effective discipline
d. Mixed-ability grouping, high expectations for success, and small classes
Question 4The main focus of the Maudsley approach to treating anorexia is on
a. eliminating the notion that anorexia is a psychological problem.
b. encouraging weight gain.
c. removing harmful media images from television and movies.
d. teaching anorexics about the dangers of using laxatives and purgatives.
Question 5The most effective way to improve school effectiveness is to
a. have year-round school.
b. add money to the budget but do not directly target academic instruction issues.
c. modestly reduce the student-faculty ratio.
d. encourage parents to purchase books and intellectually stimulating toys for their children.
Question 6Anorexia is best explained as being
a. solely due to the images seen in the media.
b. a genetic defect that impacts metabolic rate.
c. the result of media images interacting with family pressures.
d. a genetic predisposition interacting with environmental pressures.
Question 7Which appears to have the LEAST impact on a school's effectiveness?
a. Reduced class size from 35 to 25
b. Tutoring students in the early grades
c. An effective discipline program
d. A strong emphasis on academics