Which of the following is an example of private speech in slightly older children?
a. A first-grader displaying externalized speech during math problem solving.
b. A third-grader counting on his fingers to solve a math problem.
c. A seventh-grader verbally thinking through the steps of a math problem in her head.
d. None of these.
A
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A. Alan will become partially independent, but must still rely upon others for support B. Alan will learn to read and write and become self-supporting C. Alan will need custodial care in some kind of institution D. He will require much supervision
Psychotherapies that emphasize changing clients' perceptions of their life situation as a way of modifying their behavior are called __________
a. behavior therapy b. client-centered therapy c. cognitive therapy d. Gestalt therapy
Rejected children's socially incompetent behaviors often originate in
A) child-care settings. B) classrooms with poorly trained teachers. C) a poor fit between the child's temperament and parenting practices. D) early adolescence.
When a culture-fair intelligence test, such as Raven's Progressive Matrices, is used,
a. ethnic group differences disappear. b. ethnic group differences increase. c. ethnic group differences are reduced, but not eliminated. d. ethnic group differences remain the same.