Which of the following best describes the sociological model of family violence?
A. abusive adults in a family system are deviant and ill; personality characteristics of an abusive adult are the prime cause of violent behavior toward others
B. violence toward family members is learned by observing a model during one's childhood; violence toward family members is a type of coping mechanism
C. social values and attitudes about violence shape violent behavior
D. family violence is a progressive, mutual adaptation of an individual to his or her environment
C
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b. growth retardation. c. weakened resistance to disease. d. cognitive difficulties. e. all of these.
When you identify your strengths as well as your weaknesses and consider your motivations, passions, experiences you are doing what to become a more effective teacher?
a. Taking a personal inventory b. Attending professional development opportunities c. Reflecting on what it means to be a life-long learner d. All of the above
When children focus on their studies without any breaks ______.
a. their academic achievement increases b. they become less attentive to their studies c. their classroom behavior improves d. their peer relationships are more positive
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The Wongs’ model includes paying careful attention to students’ needs and limits. 2. A teacher who says, on the first day of school, “I will respect you, guide you, motivate you, and teach you” is following one of the Wongs’ recommendations. 3. The Wongs emphasize the idea that teachers should have a general idea of what they want to do on the first day of school, then flesh out that idea as the day unfolds. 4. The main goal of school, according to the Wongs, is to help students become productive citizens who reach their full potential. 5. The Wongs assert that lengthier, multi-step assignments produce the higher student achievement than shorter ones.