Listed below are four reasons why children might not want to take their schoolwork seriously or to try very hard to succeed at classroom tasks. Which one of these reasons is consistent with the concept of self-efficacy?
a. Anthony is more interested in horsing around with his friends.
b. Bernice is so anxious in the classroom that she can't think clearly.
c. Carol doesn't think she has the ability to do the work successfully.
d. Danny thinks his teacher doesn't like him.
C
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a. determine the target criterion for acceptable performance b. determine the average performance of the student during baseline c. determine the number of data points required for each phase d. determine interim levels of performance
Public schools that are exempt from many of the bureaucratic regulations of traditional public schools are
a. Charter schools. b. Private schools. c. Magnet schools. d. Vocational schools.
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a. achievement levels equal to or greater than those of individualistic or competitive classes b. increased student motivation c. increased student engagement with content d. decreased levels of teacher preparation time
The level of family communication and participation in school activities provides ______.
a. a measure of the family’s engagement with their child’s education b. a sense of the family’s employment security and economic well-being c. an understanding of the family’s unique family form and characteristics d. an appreciation for the family’s cultural background and values