Why does poverty increase the risk that a child will experience developmental delays?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Answer should discuss: poverty increases the likelihood of inadequate health care and nutrition, limits access to important resources including a stimulating environment, increases stress in the home which negatively impacts development
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A student who is at the stage of conventional morality (as described by Kohlberg) makes moral decisions on the basis of
a. staying out of trouble. b. concern about what others might think. c. avoiding punishment to receive benefits. d. self-chosen moral principles.
After every draft of a report on the periodic table, Mr. Washington always takes time in class for students to meet with peer editing groups. Before the final draft is due, Mr. Washington holds an individual two-minute writing conference with each student. Mr. Washington is helping his students develop greater knowledge about writing by promoting which of the following goals?
A) Whenever assigning writing, talk with students about how they are going to respond to the assignment. B) Ask students to write for real purposes and audiences. C) Provide many opportunities for individualized feedback and conversation about writing. D) Point out mistakes so they can make corrections.
Identify the content typically addressed in phonics programs
What will be an ideal response?
Penelope takes classes at a community college during the day and works as a waitress at a very busy restaurant at night. She has performed well in school but has hassles at work that leave her feeling very stressed and anxious. She has very long days, and after she gets home from work, she tends to drink alcohol to de-stress and forget about her day. Sometimes she goes out with friends and sometimes she drinks alone. During finals week she found herself drinking more than usual and feeling sick while taking her exams. She felt depressed, and when she got her grades she knew she had to change her drinking habit to be more successful in school and in life. As Penelope's friend, use what you have learned in the chapter to offer her at least five strategies to help her overcome this negative
habit. What will be an ideal response?