It is difficult to determine which premature infants will need early intervention. The best predictor during the first year is _________ while the best predictor after the first year is _________

A. gestational age; birth weight
B. mother’s age; growth percentile
C. medical risk; environmental risk
D. birth weight; overall health


ANS: C

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Developmentally appropriate practice is based on all of the following elements except

a. Goals and expectations that have been "pushed down" in the curriculum b. What is presently known and understood about children c. Experiences that take into account the strengths and interests of the learner d. Learning experiences that incorporate family needs, values, and cultural backgrounds

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Lamont worries that he has unintentionally hurt another student's feelings. From this information alone, we can reasonably conclude that Lamont:

a. Has developed a theory of mind b. Has reached Kohlberg's conventional level of moral reasoning c. Has reached Kohlberg's postconventional level of moral reasoning d. Must be at least 12 years old

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Differentiate among dependent, independent, and extraneous (confounding) variables.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fullan (2000) reveal that conflict is key to a productive group. How can a leader encourage conflict and handle this to produce wise decisions?

a. Propose that the member does not express the opposite position. b. State collectively the underlying value position(s). c. Expedite the decision-making process. d. Discuss that there will be many viewpoints

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