Outside of school, how are we most likely to learn concepts?
a) From tutors
b) Through television and magazines
c) By observing how others name things.
d) Through family members' help in interpreting formal (dictionary-like) definitions.
c Concept learning outside of class takes place through observation of others.
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A. scoring can be subjective. B. only certain mathematical formulas can be used. C. some test manuals contain only general scoring directions. D. students should be involved in scoring.
Common examples of accommodations available in postsecondary education institutions include all BUT which of the following?
a. exam accommodations b. alternate format books and materials c. IHE purchased personal devices d. reduced course load
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A. duration method; event sampling B. interval method; individual sampling C. duration method; individual sampling D. interval method; event sampling