What do we call tests used to determine whether students have the skills or knowledge necessary to understand new material and how much of the new material students already know?

a. Formative assessments
b. Diagnostic assessments
c. Placement assessments
d. Summative assessments


c. Placement assessments

Psychology

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How is a toddler likely to compare to a 10-year-old child in terms of physical behavior?

a. The toddler can control movements as long as the world around her is stationary, while the 10-year-old can control movements even when the environment around her is changing. b. The toddler will have superior eye/hand coordination to the 10-year-old. c. The toddler has developed fine motor skills that are as coordinated as the older child, but is just beginning to use gross motor skills. d. The toddler is able to move more quickly than the older child, but is less coordinated in her movements.

Psychology

Studies have shown that viewers are more apt to behave aggressively if they identify with:

a. the situation portrayed b. the "underdog" c. the theme of the particular film d. an aggressive hero

Psychology

Is there a dose effect for exercise and depression as well as for well-being?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

As long as negative environmental influences such as poor nutrition or illness are not severe,

A) children and adolescents typically show catch-up growth once conditions improve. B) adopted children typically reach a height closer to their adoptive than biological parents' heights. C) body weight is more acutely influenced by eating habits rather than heredity. D) height and rate of physical growth are largely determined by the environment.

Psychology