Which of the following physical behaviors conveys a positive nonverbal response to a child's artwork?
a. crossed arms
b. hands on hips
c. stooping to the child's eye level
d. tapping foot
ANSWER: c
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The science of child development has evolved in the past century. Today's research questions typically require multidisciplinary approaches. Current experts in child development criticize Piagetian theory because:
a. it does not provide information about cognitive development that is useful for teachers. b. it overly reflects the activities and expectations of Western cultures. c. it places too much emphasis on organization and does not address adaptation. d. it represents the inconsistencies in children's thinking at the various stages.
Which of the following research methods is the best to determine cause-and-effect relations?
a. experimental research b. correlational research c. quasi-experimental research d. qualitative research
Which of the following best describes the experience of students taking massive open online courses (MOOCs) in higher education?
a. Most participants are traditional age college students. b. The average student completion rate is much lower than traditional in-person classes. c. The average student completion rate is much higher than traditional in-person classes. d. Most participants have been women.
Which of the following is the best way to control the unwanted influence of maturation processes in an experiment?
A. using subjects who have stabilized with regard to maturational level B. increasing the sample size for the experiment C. using a comparison group D. using a pretest as well as a posttest