Which statement below was probably NOT made by a student exhibiting learned helplessness?

A) "I knew I'd get a bad grade."
B) "It's not my fault I did poorly; the test was just too hard."
C) "I'd have done better if I'd just studied a little harder."
D) "I'd do better if I weren't in special ed classes."


C

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In order to draw valid conclusions on test results, one must:

a. use commercially developed tests. b. present each item in the same way to each child. c. use measures standardized on middle-class children. d. employ the services of a competent psychologist. e. all of the reasons listed above are correct.

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What is generally true for intuitive learners?

a. Intuitive learners tend to complete tasks more quickly, though with less attention to detail and potentially more errors. b. Intuitive learners take longer to complete tasks and pay close attention to detail. c. Intuitive learners prefer repetition. d. Intuitive learners need reminders to stay on-task more than other types of learners.

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A representative from a publishing company visits with you and recommends publishing the latest standardized test for measuring children's reading comprehension. The sales person gives you the test manual for review. What information would you look for in order to be sure the test is both valid and reliable?

What will be an ideal response?

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Each student in Mr. Cassidy's class can earn small toys. Each time they engage in good behavior Mr. Cassidy gives them stars on a chart that can be saved up until enough are earned to trade in for the toys. Mr. Cassidy is using which of the following systems?

a. contingency contract system b. group consequence system c. no-lose method d. token reinforcement system

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