Recent research about the development of infants’ brains has underscored the importance of ____ for promoting optimal cognitive development

a. starting to use number and letter flashcards with babies early in infancy
b. focusing babies’ attention on intellectual pursuits
c. a safe, nurturing environment, including consistent caregivers
d. All of these answers.


ANS: C

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a. a simple count of the number of occurrences of the behavior that areobserved during a given period of time b. the actual amount of time during which the individual performed thebehavior c. a method in which the observation period is divided into briefobservation/nonobservation intervals and the observer counts thenumber of observation intervals during which the behavioroccurred d. a procedure in which behaviors are recorded in their actual frequency,duration, and order e. none of the above

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Select a K-5 group intervention program and describe its components

What will be an ideal response?

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The causes of most emotional or behavioral disorders:

A. Are traceable to biological factors intrinsic to the individual B. Are believed to be a result of complex interaction among various environmental factors C. Derive primarily from problems within the family and from actions of parents D. Relate to the problematic images commonly available in the media, with particular concerns about the levels of violence and sexuality

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What percentage of the school-aged population exhibits serious and persistent emotional/behavioral problems, according to credible studies in the U.S. and other countries?

A) less than 1% B) about 2% C) 6–10% D) 10-15%.

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