Betsy thinks that she is good in math. She expects to do well on her assignments so when her algebra teacher gives her a difficult assignment she works hard to understand the solution. This is an example of which approach to motivation?
a. drive reduction
b. self-efficacy
c. self-esteem
d. interest
B
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A three-year-old figured out that his father was gone because his father’s car was gone and his mother’s car was in the garage. The child was using what form of reasoning?
a. inductive b. deductive c. analogical d. metacognitive
Theme-based playgrounds require families to pay for play
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is an early childhood program's largest source of income?
a. Fundraisers b. Tuition c. Grants d. Board member donations
In sixth grade, 11-year-old Aalam starts to perform better on his math tests. His parents, both mathematicians, are relieved since they've been working with Aalam and playing number games with him since he was young. His teacher says he finally "gets math." Use each of the following theories to explain Aalam's cognitive performance: Piaget's cognitive-developmental theory, Vygotsky's
sociocultural theory, and the information-processing perspective. Remember to use the terminology of each theory to describe the development taking place. What will be an ideal response?