Which of the following is a characteristic of programs designed to prevent school dropouts?
A) Large class size with a focus on strict controls and checks
B) Generic instructions that explain complex concepts
C) Highly advanced and distant educational programs
D) Involvement of families or community organizations
D
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a. blastula b. embryo c. fetus d. zygote
When Ming sprained his ankle in a backyard softball game, his girlfriend grabbed a bag of frozen corn from the freezer to wrap around his ankle until they got him to the local clinic. In this case, Ming's girlfriend:
a. showed high levels of functional fixedness b. was able to overcome functional fixedness c. demonstrated effective use of the availability heuristic d. relied on anchoring and adjustment
Fernando is reading the directions for baking a cake, and storing them as he thinks about what he needs to do to prepare mixing and baking it. This activity is occurring in:
a. procedural memory b. long-term memory c. retroactive memory d. short-term memory
Preschoolers Jordan and Dennis were throwing sticks at other students on the playground, so their teacher made them sit on the sidewalk for five minutes, taking them away from the fun activities on the playground. Their teacher was using
a. negative reinforcement. b. intermittent punishment. c. positive punishment. d. negative punishment.