Discuss the different types of historical evidence for the effects of parental influence. What are the problems with those types of evidence?

What will be an ideal response?


A complete answer would include both experiments of nature (e.g., isolation) as well as animal studies about parental influence. Some of the problems include unknown prior histories of the child, unknown nature of experience, questionable comparisons between animals and humans.

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When instituting a new schedule, you should:

a. All of these answers are correct. b. help the student make a copy of the schedule that can be placed in a binder or notebook. c. go over it together several times orally with the student. d. post the schedule inside the student's locker door.

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The difference between correlational statistics and correlational research is that ______.

a. correlational research allows the researcher to infer the cause-effect relationship b. correlational research refers to the way data is analyzed c. correlational statistics refers to the way the data is collected d. correlational statistics refers to the way the data is analyzed

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When Kevin picks up a toy from Alan’s desk, he notices that Alan frowns and his lips quiver. Kevin realizes that his action is causing Alan to feel emotional. Which element of emotional intelligence does Kevin show?

a. managing emotions b. understanding emotions c. perceiving emotions d. reasoning with emotions

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How much to tell or not tell is a constant dilemma for teachers. What statement would be the type of information that teachers do need to tell?

a) The level of cognitive demand that the students need to demonstrate. b) Specific problem solving strategies needed to solve the problem. c) Information needed to keep students from struggling to solve the problem. d) Help students clarify their ideas and point out related ideas.

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