In the 1980s, there was a temporary turn away from stark realism due to
a. young adult readers grew tired of the cynicism and pessimism of realistic fiction and turned to books with less stress and truths that people did not want to see
b. growth in popularity of paperback romance series for young adults including a number of "Sweet Valley" titles.
c. the increase in technology (e.g., the internet) and media (e.g., video games and MTV) and the general decline in reading among young adults.
d. growth in popularity of romance literature among females and sports stories among males which was indicative of research on reading interests and preferences during that decade.
b
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The deficit model of education focuses on ______.
a. the abilities of culturally diverse students b. cultural congruence c. students’ deficits or lack of skills and abilities instead of systemic inequalities d. the lack of teacher quality in diverse settings
When young children are creating art their experience should include:
A. A variety of diverse materials. B. Opportunities to revisit and reflect on their work. C. Open-ended opportunities so they can participate in unique ways. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.
The best time for teachers to schedule outside time is:
a. as soon as children arrive. b. immediately after morning snack or breakfast. c. after learning center time, right before lunch. d. There is no "best time" for outside time; it depends on the needs of the children, staff availability, and access to common spaces.
Which of the following statements about IQ tests is NOT true?
A) IQ test scores tend to be static. B) Intelligence tests can be culturally biased. C) Intelligence testing is not an exact science. D) IQ tests measure performance at one point in time.