Professor Alsmith looks at changes in self-esteem across adolescence by measuring the self-esteem of 11-year-olds, 13-year-olds, 15-year-olds, and 17-year-olds and comparing the results between the groups. This is an example of a(n) ______.
a. archival study
b. longitudinal study
c. correlational study
d. cross-sectional study
Ans: D
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Reactive effects obtained through self-monitoring may occur because the teacher sets performance criteria
that the child is able to reach. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Recommended guidelines for delivery of early intervention and special education services suggest programs should be outcome based. What does this mean?
A. Programs should provide a full range of services. B. Programs should be flexible in meeting the needs of the child. C. Programs should offer age-appropriate skills and intervention strategies. D. Programs should develop useful skills for present and future use.
9. Studying the behavior of an extrovert would be an example of research on _______________________.
a. personal and psychological traits b. expert knowledge c. quantitative research d. cultural knowledge
Kaitlyn, an English teacher, established a rule that any student who swears in her class will receive a detention. David is a student in her fourth-period class who has been identified as having conduct disorder. He shouts out a curse word. In order to promote appropriate behaviors, what should Kaitlyn do?
A. Give David detention and then ignore him for the rest of the period. B. Give David detention and then remove him from the room. C. Give David detention and then include him in the rest of the lesson. D. Understand the manifestations of a conduct disorder and avoid giving David any consequences.