A child who has had an unpleasant experience with dogs and who believes that dogs are mean walks down the street and encounters a dog that wags its tail at her. The child interprets the dog's behavior as threatening and runs away. Later, when she describes the dog to her parents and how it wagged its tail, the parents explain that this is a friendly response in dogs. Thus, the child begins to
____________ by changing what she believes about dogs.
a. organize c. accommodate
b. assimilate d. equilibrate
C
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a. Verbal bullying b. Physical bullying c. Being the subject of rumors d. Being socially isolated
Recasting the science curriculum in play refers to the ways in which teachers support ways for children to ________ what they are learning in teacher-initiated activities
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Most effective middle school educators try to create a school environment that
a. enforces a rigid and strict set of rules and regulations that apply to all students without regard for individual circumstances. b. teaches both rights and responsibilities while it allows some individual freedom and flexibility. c. is established by administrators who are ultimately responsible for student behavior. d. resembles the secondary school since that is the school students will experience next.
Which example reflects the social interactionist view of language development?
a. When Jose is able to picture objects, he begins to learn language. b. Leon learns three languages by the age of seven. c. Lori's parents discuss her favorite books with her every day, which helps her language development. d. When parents say simple words to baby Loretta, she begin to imitate these words.