What is the main purpose of discourse in content textbooks?

a. To entertain readers
c. To keep students busy during class
b. To impart and explain information
d. None of the above


ANS: B

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A. Anger and aggression turned inward. B. Learned helplessness and attributions about uncontrollable outcomes. C. The depletion of norepinephrine and/or serotonin in the brain. D. Failure to receive positive reinforcement from social interactions with others. E. Genetic predisposition, family environment, and the child's own adaptive skills.

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The verbal abilities of an English language learner in class

a. will be the sole determinant in designing an instructional program. b. are reflective of their understandings and abilities. c. should not be considered until the student has been speaking English for five years. d. may not match what they actually know.

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An apriori test is used to:

A. Find identical scores in two or more variables. B. Look for matches in error rates between two different studies. C. Test power analysis of data before data are collected. D. Test power analysis of data after data have been collected.

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On your syllabus, you see a statement that says "Students will be able to discuss student success strategies". This is called a:

a. Learning outcome b. Learning activity c. Course description d. Reading skills

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