Sean is a six-year-old boy who is described by his mother and teacher as "having a great deal of energy.". He rarely completes a game, household chore, or classroom assignment on the first try because his attention is quickly captured by something else. He is frequently punished for violating rules at school and at home. Which of the following tentative diagnoses best fits this description?
a. Sean is a normal but very active boy.
b. Sean may be mildly mentally retarded.
c. Sean may have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
d. Sean may have a serious emotional disturbance.
C
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A) knowledge of subject matter B) knowledge of teaching methods C) knowledge of instructional goals and objectives D) knowledge of colleagues
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