Of the following, which is the best description of critical thinking?
a. The ability to reflect on a tangible or intangible item in order to form a judgment
b. The ability to use discernment, analysis, and evaluation in thinking
c. The ability and inclination to use all the senses in gathering and organizing information
d. The ability and inclination to make and assess conclusions based on evidence
d
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You are reading a research report summarizing the findings for a study of first-year teacher anxiety in the classroom. You read the following results:
"Teachers' perceptions of students' skill level was the most powerful predictor; it accounted for an additional 28% of the variance (ß = .35, p < .001)." From looking at the p value, you would conclude a. That the alpha level was set too low b. That the authors should have set an exact p value c. That the result was statistically significant d. That the result indicates that there is a high chance of making a mistake
Which of the following is true of data collection periods?
a. They should occur at different times of day each time. b. They should vary in length each time. c. They should occur at the same time of day each time. d. none of the above
Operant behaviors are ______ voluntarily, whereas respondent behaviors are ________ by stimuli
a. elicited, occasioned b. emitted, elicited c. occasioned, emitted d. none of the above
Developmental theories define the individual as:
A. A lifelong learner whose set of beliefs influence career choice. B. Bringing categories of characteristics which should correspond with the environ-ment. C. Changing through multiple and lifelong roles. D. Needing to develop mutual satisfactions with the environment.