John is an eight year-old child with Down syndrome. He is currently attending regular classes, but consistently scores below the other children on spelling tests. Because his efforts at studying have not produced desired outcome, John has stopped studying. This phenomenon is known as
A. selective attention
B. fear of failure
C. negative outcome
D. learned helplessness
d
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Being able to direct and plan one’s thinking strategies for efficient learning is referred to as
a. metacognition. b. automaticity. c. learned helplessness. d. passive learning. e. maturational lag.
Providing stimulation for a variety of the senses, such as giving children red, peppermint-scented Play-Doh with kosher salt for texture, is referred to as ____________ experiences
a. engaging b. multisensory c. sensory stimulating d. sensory respectful
Mr. Smith's students use a computer program that provides students with individually tailored instruction and practice as well as ongoing guidance and feedback on given topics or skill sets. Which term below best describes the software program that Mr. Smith's students use?
a. Hypermedia b. Computer-based instruction c. Intelligent tutoring system d. Discovery learning
During a woman's monthly menstrual cycle, her ovary releases an egg in the process of
A. meiosis. B. implantation. C. fertilization. D. ovulation.