Much of the research on parent-child attachment indicates positive outcomes for children who are labeled securely attached at 12 months. However, the predictive validity for the construct is not always strong. For example, mixed results have been reported for some outcomes for boys compared to girls. Which of the following explanations is NOT a valid reason for the mixed results?
A. Relationships are dynamic and changeable so attachment status may change
B. As boys and girls mature, girls are more likely to have secure relationships
C. A secure attachment status may be negatively impacted by the divorce of one’s parents
D. Influences independent of the caregiver may affect a child’s competence
B. As boys and girls mature, girls are more likely to have secure relationships
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A preschool teacher wants to ensure that she can document the contributions she has made to her students' growth over the course of the school year. The best way to document growth would be to:
a. Create a portfolio for each child that would contain specific assessments, systematic observations, checklists, and collections of work. b. Have a professional come in to observe the students at the beginning and end of the year. c. Give the same test at the beginning and end of the year, and then compare the two scores. d. Ask parents for their input on how well they think their children are doing.
Which of the following is NOT accomplished by reviewing the literature?
a) Avoiding unnecessary duplication of research b) Identifying variables that may influence the problem c) Identifying promising procedures and instruments d) Providing the research design e) Limiting the problem
Woodworking is too dangerous for young children
A. True B. False. If so, why?
Which is the correct order for Jean Piaget's stages of development?
A. sensorimotor, preoperational, formal operational, concrete operational B. preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational, sensorimotor C. preoperational, sensorimotor, formal operational, concrete operational D. sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, formal operational