Which of the following best defines motivation?

A. A mental energy that directs behavior
B. A concept required for team coherence
C. A need for our friends to push us
D. An ability to take responsibility for our mistakes and failures


Answer: A

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Lequoia decides to conduct a study at the mall. She watches people at the mall for very specific behavior and simply keeps track of the number of times the behavior occurred for various groups. This is be an example of ____

a. naturalistic observation b. structuralism c. case study d. self-report

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An obstacle that may inhibit cultural minority families' involvement in education is

a. deference to teachers and other professionals as decision makers b. lack of trust in the education system c. lack of knowledge of their rights as parents d. all of these

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Interventions that are targeted at intervening with at-risk youth before they begin to have problems can have a positive impact on their development.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Compensatory education programs are designed to

a. Reimburse parents for school expenses. b. Compensate school districts for additional expenses associated with the education of migrant students. c. Overcome deficiencies associated with students with disabilities. d. Overcome deficiencies associated with the educational and socioeconomic disadvantages of youth.

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