Nathan has been playing golf with his parents for many years. When he goes out for the school baseball team, he has trouble hitting the ball because he keeps confusing the swing of the bat with how he swings a golf club. Nathan's difficulty is the result of:
a. Vertical transfer
b. Mental set in problem solving
c. Rote learning
d. Negative transfer
d
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Which of the following factors influence children's reactions to parental divorce?
A. their age at the time of the divorce B. the support systems available to assist in coping C. the attitudes of society toward single-parent families D. all of the above are correct E. the first and second choices only
Where can science teachers find opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of science?
a. College and university courses b. Workshops sponsored by the school district c. Discussions with a more experienced colleague d. Participation in online or distance learning workshop opportunities e. All of the above f. None of the above
The lecturer who uses extensive discipline-specific jargon is the _____.
A. rapid-fire lecturer B. slow-go lecturer C. content-intensive lecturer D. active-learning lecturer
In Jackson elementary school, teachers and principals have been concerned about the perceived antagonistic relationship between parents and teachers, the lack of attendance at PTA meetings and the decline volunteering in general. Which of the strategies might be more likely to help with this situation
a. Invite parents to have a voice in key decisions being made at the school b. Make 10 hours of volunteer work per term mandatory c. Provide parent training d. Schedule a children's performance on the night of PTA meetings