On what dimensions does parenting differ around the world. Give examples. What is the source of those differences?

What will be an ideal response?


A complete answer would discuss the independence vs. interdependence dichotomy. Other topics could include the continuous care vs. contact model of infant development, ethnotheories of development, as well as cross-culturally different values and practices. The source of many of the differences is in the underlying values and beliefs.

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All of the following reflect partnerships between general education teachers and special education teachers except

a. one-to-one instruction. b. co-teaching. c. collaboration. d. team effort. e. shared responsibility.

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In the United States, there has been a shift from traditional nuclear families to families

a. consisting of single-parent families. c. blended families b. unmarried parents. d. all of the above

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Three of the following are potential disadvantages of cooperative learning. Which one has not been identified as a disadvantage?

a. Students do not always have the necessary skills to teach one another effectively. b. Students may learn incorrect information from other group members. c. Students from ethnic minority groups rarely benefit from cooperative learning activities. d. Students may be more interested in completing the task quickly than in helping one another learn.

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A test of intelligence is developed using which of the following as its basis?

a. theory b. emotions c. educational level d. behavior

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