Which type of goal tends to result in the worst outcomes?

You are some distance from a group of nine-year-old girls. You notice that four of them are in a huddle, and a fifth tries to join. The children turn their backs to her, and then someone turns and says something. She moves away but looks at the group. The one who spoke raises her hand, palm outward, and the child moves quickly away. What can you conclude from this observation?

a. forced separation b. possibly threats of violence c. group cohesiveness of those in the huddle d. leader identification e. All of the above

Not considered a picturebook, the ________ is a less profusely illustrated, lengthier book for the reader who is not yet a fluent reader.

What will be an ideal response?

Which of the following statements about risk is NOT true?

a. Certain clusters of risk factors make it more likely that developmental problems will occur. b. Risk factors guarantee developmental problems. c. Environment can influence the impact of risk factors. d. Cultural conditions and caregiver attention can influence the impact of risk factors.

Which of the following best describes characteristics of elementary students that are important considerations for classroom management?

a. Students in these grades respond well to specific consequences for breaking rules. b. Students in these grades need rules that make sense to them and are concretely taught. c. Students in these grades are strongly influenced by peers. d. Students in these grades have strong needs for belonging and social acceptance.