Prominent celebrities and athletes are often recruited to endorse certain products, even though they don't necessarily know anything about the product—such as an athlete endorsing a type of underwear. We can explain this tendency with social cognitive theory by saying:

a. the celebrities and athletes are effective models because they're rich.
b. the celebrities and athletes are effective models because they have high status.
c. the celebrities and athletes are effective models because they get large monetary rewards.
c. the celebrities and athletes are effective models because they're usually physically attractive.


b

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Painting provides a way to represent items and express ideas. Tempera paint that is slightly thicker is easier for young children to use because it does not run as easily and stays where it is placed. This can be accomplished by:

A. Leaving the top off of mixed tempera paint. B. Adding a small amount of liquid or powder dishwashing detergent. C. Using more liquid tempera paint. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.

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Which of the following is not an example of a cohesive tie?

a. nonetheless b. consequently c. moreover d. explore

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If a team and the parents of a child with special needs disagree upon the proper course of action, but persist with a course of action with the early educator opposed to the decision, which of the goals of collaborative teaming is being violated?

a. failure to treat each other with dignity b. failure to be mutually accountable for decisions c. failure to establish positive interdependence d. failure to establish a common goal

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The most effective treatment approach for children with ADHD is ______.

a. the use of traditional psychotherapy b. the use of anti-depressant medications c. the use of various dietary modifications d. a comprehensive approach that brings together several different types of interventions

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