The trend to use social comparison information to evaluate the self appears to correspond with developmental changes in:
a) physical development.
b) academic self-esteem.
c) abstract thinking.
d) cognition.
b By second or third grade students begin to evaluate their academic performance through social comparison. Students who perform poorly are at risk for developing poor academic self concept.
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There is no recipe for treating children that works for all children in all circumstances, but with careful ____________________ the adult can gather the information needed to make intelligent decisions and to select appropriate methods to prevent or respond to various problems
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The first source of beverage by fluid weight for children in this country is________________ followed by ______________
a. sugar-sweetened beverages; water b. water; milk c. water; sugar-sweetened beverages d. sugar-sweetened beverages; milk
_____________ includes the experiences we have and the learning that occurs as we move through development.
A. Nurture B. Nature C. Qualitative change D. Quantitative change
A study with college students found no correlation between hours of study for an examination and test performance. This probably means
a. the amount of study time by a student has no effect on test scores. b. hours of study and test performance are both influenced by a third variable, scholastic aptitude. c. there is a negative relationship between amount of study and test performance. d. None of these are correct.