In psychology, a theory can best be characterized as:
A) A description of the results of a particular research study.
B) A statement that describes how a particular variable affects learning or development.
C) An integrated set of concepts and principles that explain a phenomenon.
D) An objective measure of how a person behaves in a particular situation.
C
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Progress toward acceptance of people different from themselves can be noted in children when they realize from their reading of multicultural and international books
A. that different cultures have interesting festivals, foods, and folklore. B. which cultural differences can most likely be overcome. C. how similar they are to children of different cultures and how interesting their differences are. D. how much they could help children of other cultures improve their lives.
Polloway, Patton, & Serna (2012) identify ten inquiry skills that should be included regularly in science instruction. The first is _____________, wherein students use their senses to find out/take in information about a topic or subject
a. experiment b. observation c. measurement d. organization
All of the following are current descriptions of how service providers and professionals view the parents of exceptional children except this:
a. Collaborators b. Advocates c. Adversaries d. Partners
Verbal or physical behavior designed to disturb someone less powerful refers to:
A. peer mediation. B. bullying. C. fighting. D. conflict.