Multiple intelligences theories are important because they tell us
a. how we should push children to learn.
b. why some children do better in some areas.
c. how different cultures think.
d. that we should focus on one area of the curriculum.
ANS: B
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. Kindness, wisdom, and self-esteem b. Self-awareness, knowledge, and interpersonal skills c. Self-awareness, seeking to understand, and taking action d. Respect, responsibility, and professional development
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a. The complexity of social relationships has contributed to language development but has limited impact on individuals beyond the use of language. b. The complexity of social relationships has had significant influence on personality development, but has only had limited influence on the neocortex. c. The complexity of social relationships contributed to a rapid increase in neural connectivity in the neocortex. d. The complexity of social relationships has influenced social development among people, but these relationships have had limited influence on the neocortex.
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there is a circular rug with a small, but colorful and attractive collection of books. From your observation, you are able to predict that the teacher in that room perceives learners to be A) passive. B) active. C) neutral. D) obedient.