Individuals who hold strong beliefs about an issue are apt to
a. Accept confirming information at face value
b. Be highly critical of disconfirming evidence
c. Seek out unbiased concurrence-seeking groups
d. a & b
e. All of the above
D
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Which of the following describes Attachment Theory?
A) ?Explanation of how people learn from direct experiences with their environment. B) ?Conscious and unconscious processes are the primary motivators of human behavior. C) ?Events, situations, or people can only be understood within the context of their environment D) ?Children are preprogrammed to develop an attachment to the primary caregiver.
Kyra, one of your students, seems to be attentive in class, but she continues to ask about the directions you've given, even when you have written them on the board. You also notice that she tends to be less attentive when you work problems or exercises on the chalkboard. Based on this information, which of the following is the best possible explanation for Kyra's behavior?
a. She is behaviorally disordered. b. She has ADHD. c. She has a learning disability. d. She has a visual impairment.
An effective strategy for helping students develop self-control is to always
A. allow them the freedom to choose what they want to learn B. respect their dignity C. require them to follow a "boot camp" type of classroom routine D. institute severe penalties for misbehavior
Lisa’s problem of practice focuses on teachers’ instructional techniques regarding technology at her school. She wants to use the results from her study to help introduce immediate changes in her school’s technology policy. What research strategy most applies to Lisa’s problem of practice?
a. Mixed methods b. Qualitative research c. Action research d. Quantitative research