Chapter 7&8

Which of the following is usually NOT TRUE for students who live in poverty and their schools?

They receive a high percentage of government money for teaching materials.

Patrick, a fifth grader, just gave a report in front of the class. After his report some of the students made fun of him. Although in the past Patrick would have been upset and shown his anger, this time he did not react to his classmates. Patrick is exhibiting a(n):

ability to suppress negative emotional reactions.

Recent studies have found that for ELLs (English Language Learners), the most effective approach is:

dual-language learning

Warren has many characteristics that place him in the autism spectrum disorders. This morning Warren's mother, teacher, and speech therapist are meeting to update his _____, a document that details the adjustments made for his education.

individualized education plan (IEP)

Sadie has a learning disability and is being educated in the least restrictive environment possible. This means that Sadie:

is placed in as regular a classroom as possible.

A learning disability is:

primarily the result of intellectual disability.

Many intelligence tests are biased in that they:

reflect the cultures of some test takers more than others.

Researchers have found that during the middle and late childhood years, _____ is associated with a lower level of internalized symptoms, anxiety, and depression in children.

Secure attachment

Which of the following types of bullying is experienced more frequently by boys than girls?

Belittled about religion or race

Gisela's parents routinely give her praise for everything she does, even if it is not very good. No matter how poor her performance, she is always "a winner"! As a result, Gisela tends to avoid attempting tasks that are:

Challenging

Erica, who has two children, marries Wayne, who has a daughter from a previous marriage. They decide that all three children will live primarily with them. After the union, their family will be considered a _____ stepfamily.

Complex

Self-control/inhibition, working memory, and flexibility are all dimensions of:

Executive function

_____ are more likely to be the ones who organize the family environment and monitor a child's behavior.

Mothers

Although Casey scores only about average on standardized intelligence tests, he is street smart, and has excellent social skills and good common sense. According to Sternberg, he has high _____ intelligence.

Practical

Ms. McIntyre is helping two children, a boy and a girl, who are having significant trouble with listening, reading, and spelling. Research would say she is more likely to find outside help for the boy first, demonstrating the _____ bias.

Referral

Colin has a black belt in martial arts. Watching him practice it is clear that he knows how to manipulate his body. According to Gardner, Colin is high in _____ skills.

bodily-kinesthetic

In terms of self-understanding, children in late childhood are more likely than children in early childhood to:

compare themselves with others.

Hanna is guiding her daughter through spelling words when she comes to the word tiger. Hanna asks her daughter about a tiger in one of her favorite picture books, and shows her pictures of real tigers. Hanna is using _____ to help her daughter remember the word.

elaboration

Across childhood and adolescence, research suggests that:

girls engage in more prosocial behavior.

The Common Core Standards:

specify what students should know and the skills they should develop at each grade level.