Whereas American parents and teachers tend to regard __________ as the key to academic success, Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese parents and teachers believe that __________
A) native ability; all children can succeed academically as long as they try hard
B) social forces; repetitive drills lead to greater math understanding
C) stimulating, academically demanding classrooms; native ability determines success
D) student motivation and parental guidance; work outside the classroom is essential
A
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a. Aggressive behavior b. Improved memory c. Relaxation d. Increased inhibitions
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a. dementia c. delirium b. amnesia d. senility
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A. Children under age 6 are not able to use the principles necessary to solve conservation problems. B. Children under age 6 can be taught the concept of conservation with clay, but they do not transfer thisconcept to other materials. C. With special training, children as young as 4 years old can learn conservation principles and apply themacross materials. D. Children under age 6 are just as ready to solve conservation problems as older children.