A psychological state that gives meaning or incentive to a person to act in a certain way, or to pursue an area of curiosity is called:

a. motivation
b. schema-based cognitions
c. external locus of control
d. metacognitive strategy applications


a

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The most important criterion for judging the adequacy of the procedures section of a research report is to ask whether or not the reader could adequately

a. critique the effectiveness of the procedures. b. predict the outcomes of the results section. c. perform the procedures exactly as the researcher performed them. d. All of these are true.

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How did President Jimmy Carter move the federal government into a more prominent position in education?

a. Developed a national curriculum b. Formed a Department of Education c. Education Act provided money to states d. Created national achievement tests

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An integrated unit can assist in the development of critical thinking skills

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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