The idea of “context” is important for understanding adaptive behavior because behavior is strongly influenced by cultural factors, age, and the appropriateness of an individual’s actions in a given situation

a. True
b. False


True

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Three of the following statements about peer tutoring are true. Which one is false?

a. It fosters friendships among students from diverse backgrounds. b. It provides a context in which students feel more at ease asking questions. c. In some cases, it leads to higher achievement than whole-class instruction. d. There are academic benefits for the students being tutored but not for the tutors.

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Individual temperament refers to a child's anger level

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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As Mrs. Johnson investigated different preschool programs she asked each center

how they helped children learn. When she spoke to a High Scope teacher she said that the children learned by A. being told what to do. B. following the plan-do-review program. C. by having free play all day long. D. following what other children do during the day.

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Which one of the following best describes the concept of self-worth as a factor in motivation?

a. Students are always comparing their own performance to that of the adults around them. b. Some adolescents believe they are invulnerable to the typical dangers of life. c. Students want to believe that they can control the direction their lives take. d. Students like to believe that they are competent individuals.

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