Write a scenario illustrating the relationship between "locus of control" and "learned helplessness."
What will be an ideal response?
Responses will vary but should illustrate an understanding that: People with learning disabilities may appear content to let events happen without attempting to control or influence them, exhibiting an external, rather than an internal, locus of control. They seem to believe their lives are controlled by external factors such as luck or fate, rather than internal factors such as determination or ability. People with this outlook may have a tendency to give up, or not try at all, and expect the worse because they think no matter how hard they try, they will likely fail
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In a test "objectivity" refers to
a. the extent to which the test samples the underlying variables. b. the level of agreement observed among scorers. c. the extent to which the questions are based on theoretically defined traits. d. the extent to which multiple choice and true-false items are used. e. how well the sample represents the population of interest.
Single parents, parents who work outside the home or live a distance from the school, and fathers
a. cannot be encouraged to be involved with young children’s education. b. are only peripherally interested in children’s academic progress. c. become more involved when schools organize activities that specifically meet their needs. d. show the highest involvement level in the children’s education.
What information do professionals need to provide high-quality care and education?
a. Knowledge of the field b. Skills, representing how knowledge of the field is applied c. Dispositions, reflecting teacher attitudes supportive of creating respectful and nurturing environments d. All of the above
Which of the following is characteristic of adolescence?
A. many physical and psychological changes take place rapidly B. the period may be a time of heightened tension between adolescents and parents C. most adolescents begin to pull away and seek independence from their families of origin D. all of the above are correct E. the first and third choices only