A teacher believes that the farther a student sits from the front of the classroom, the less likely he or she is to ask questions during class. Which of the following findings would support her research hypothesis?
a. r(40) = .15, p > .05
b. r(40) = –.17, p > .05
c. r(40) = –.37, p < .05
d. r(40) = .48, p < .01
c. r(40) = –.37, p < .05
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a. Environment factors b. Availability of different toys, activities, and learning opportunities c. Biologically-based factors d. None of the above
Which one of the following alternatives best describes the concept of self-worth as a factor in motivation?
a. Students are always comparing their own performance to that of the adults around them. b. In early adolescence, students believe they are invulnerable to the typical dangers of life. c. In the high school years especially, most students greatly underestimate their ability levels. d. Students like to believe that they are competent individuals.
Constructivist approaches to teaching typically make extensive use of cooperative learning. Why is this?
a) Students understand concepts better if they can talk with each other. b) There is less need to challenge students' misconceptions. c) It allows teachers time to work individually with students. d) It gives the teacher opportunities to research other methods.
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