The implication of research by Nagy and his associates is that the primary avenue to

vocabulary growth in the time students are in school is

a. direct instruction on vocabulary words
b. talk with parents and friends
c. reading
d. none of the above are seen as important factors


c

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When students are aware of the connection between what they have learned and what they are about to learn, teachers can better prepare students who need:

a. extra cumulative review. b. pre-teaching. c. adaptations. d. All of the choices are correct.

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Adolescents need to feel that their parents are a secure base for them in order to be able to explore a widening world of social relationships.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume generous amounts of milk.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A new pop machine is set up in the cafeteria. For a couple of days Dennis buys pop at lunch. One afternoon he puts in his money, chooses his favorite drink, and pushes the button but nothing happens. The next day at lunch he puts money into the machine and chooses a drink but again no pop comes out. He puts in more money and pushes the button for another type of pop. Again, nothing happens

Dennis never puts money in that pop machine again. We may say that Dennis' behavior of putting money into the pop machine has been strengthened/weakened by a. extinction. b. positive reinforcement. c. negative reinforcement. d. punishment.

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