Little Angus is angry with himself for flunking a test. However, it is too painful for him to acknowledge this anger. In order to deal with his anxiety he believe his teacher is angry with him for flunking the test. What defense mechanism is Angus employing?
a. projection
b. reaction formation
c. sublimation
d. undoing
e. suppression
A
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a. telling a student that increased effort leads to success rather than believing that he is not sufficiently trying b. having a student experience some success in order to increase the effectiveness of the self-statement "increased effort will lead to increased success" c. telling a student that the self-statement will contribute to future success d. both a and c e. all of the above
If a preschool child incorrectly applies a rule to a word that does not adhere to that rule (e.g., says "I bringed my lunch" instead of "I brought my lunch"), a teacher can best foster language development by saying:
a. "Usually, we say ‘brought,' not ‘bringed' — so, you brought your lunch!" b. "Yes, you brought your lunch today!" c. "Yes, you did bring your lunch today!" d. "Yes, you did! Are you hungry?"
Instead of using ________, teachers can ask questions about the grade and the assignment. Whether the grade is an A+ or a D-, students likely will appreciate the teacher's interest in their work
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Which child is engaged in the most complex form of pretend play?
A. Karen is making a nurse's cap so that she can play nurse with other children as patients. B. Jacquel is quietly talking to herself as if she were sailing a boat while painting blue watercolor. C. Vincent is providing the noise for the truck he is moving across the floor, "rummmm, rummmm." D. Donald is "cooking" while playing alone in the housekeeping area.