Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding Germany's school system is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has four educational ability tracks.
B)  It offers a classical education,which includes courses in Latin and Greek.
C)  It has a comprehensive exit exam.
D)  The academic school prepares students to enter a university.

Question 2

Which of the following medications has been prescribed for the treatment of ADHD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cymbalta
B)  Lisinopril
C)  Ritalin
D)  Resperidol

Question 3

Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  low self-control.
B)  considerable autonomy.
C)  support for developing learning skills.
D)  inadequate academic skills.

Question 4

Describe the scope,types,characteristics of victims and perpetrators,and negative outcomes of bullying.

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Significant numbers of students are vict...

Question 5

List and briefly describe several strategies for improving relationships among ethnically diverse students.

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Turn the class into a jigsaw classroom,o...

Question 6

The top-dog phenomenon occurs when

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A)  older students bully younger students in the school setting.
B)  students go from being the most powerful in a school to the least powerful in a new,higher-level school.
C)  shy students compete with more assertive students for respect of their peers.
D)  teachers let students know that they are in control in the classroom.

Question 7

ADHD is categorized as

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A)  an emotional disturbance.
B)  a cognitive impairment.
C)  a mental illness.
D)  a disability

Question 8

David,age seven,has been diagnosed with ADHD.All of the following are probably true for David EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  he will outgrow his condition by late adolescence.
B)  he has difficulty working independently.
C)  he is distractible.
D)  he needs help to organize his work.

Question 9

Oliver has been threatened and harassed on the Internet by another child.He has had rumors spread about him and has had direct threats made against him.Oliver is a victim of

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental bullying.
B)  virtual harassment.
C)  cyberbullying.
D)  covert bullying.

Question 10

List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.

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ADHD is a disability in which children a...

Question 11

Two effective general strategies for creating positive classrooms are effectively managing the group's activities and using

Accepted Answer

A)  an authoritarian strategy.
B)  an authoritative strategy.
C)  a permissive strategy.
D)  a laissez-faire strategy.

Question 12

In one study,almost 50 percent of dropouts said their primary reason for leaving school was

Accepted Answer

A)  peer-related.
B)  personal.
C)  economic.
D)  school-related.

Question 13

Individuals who have a severe impairment in their ability to read and spell have a type of learning disability known as

Accepted Answer

A)  dyslexia.
B)  dyscalculia.
C)  dyslogia.
D)  dyspepsia.

Question 14

Students in authoritarian classrooms often develop

Accepted Answer

A)  passive learning habits.
B)  poor communication skills.
C)  anxiety about social comparison.
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

Ms.Carter teaches a high-school civics class.She lectures and uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate her main points,has the students memorize key facts,and keeps the students focused on the material.Ms.Carter is using which approach to learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  critical thinking
B)  nontraditional
C)  direct instruction
D)  constructivist

Question 16

Discuss the trends,gender differences,and most frequent causes for high-school dropouts.

Accepted Answer

In the last half of the twentieth centur...

Question 17

Compare and contrast the major differences among the authoritative strategy of classroom management,the authoritarian strategy of classroom management,and the permissive strategy of classroom management.

Accepted Answer

The authoritative strategy of classroom ...

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the transition from high school to college is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is an increased focus on achievement and performance.
B)  The transition to college usually involves moving to a more personal setting.
C)  Students have more time to spend with peers in college.
D)  Students have more opportunities to explore different values in college.

Question 19

How might parents indirectly affect the likelihood of children both being victim of bullying and a perpetrator of bullying?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervising their children.
B)  Using harsh discipline techniques
C)  Having depression
D)  Using an indulgent parenting style.

Question 20

Troy,an African American student,works in cooperation with students from a variety of backgrounds who each contribute different parts of a classroom project in order for the group to reach a common goal.Troy is participating in a

Accepted Answer

A)  jigsaw classroom.
B)  patchwork classroom.
C)  crossword classroom.
D)  router classroom.

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David,age seven,has been diagnosed with ADHD.All of the following are probably true for David EXCEPT

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ADHD is categorized as

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List and briefly describe several strategies for improving relationships among ethnically diverse students.

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List the main characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Discuss gender differences,trends in diagnosis,and treatment options.

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Individuals who have a severe impairment in their ability to read and spell have a type of learning disability known as

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How might parents indirectly affect the likelihood of children both being victim of bullying and a perpetrator of bullying?

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Describe the scope,types,characteristics of victims and perpetrators,and negative outcomes of bullying.

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Two effective general strategies for creating positive classrooms are effectively managing the group's activities and using

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Which of the following medications has been prescribed for the treatment of ADHD?

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In one study,almost 50 percent of dropouts said their primary reason for leaving school was

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Discuss the trends,gender differences,and most frequent causes for high-school dropouts.

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Students in permissive strategy classrooms have all of the following EXCEPT

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Compare and contrast the major differences among the authoritative strategy of classroom management,the authoritarian strategy of classroom management,and the permissive strategy of classroom management.

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Which of the following statements about the transition from high school to college is NOT true?

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Students in authoritarian classrooms often develop

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Ms.Carter teaches a high-school civics class.She lectures and uses PowerPoint slides to illustrate her main points,has the students memorize key facts,and keeps the students focused on the material.Ms.Carter is using which approach to learning?

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Oliver has been threatened and harassed on the Internet by another child.He has had rumors spread about him and has had direct threats made against him.Oliver is a victim of

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Troy,an African American student,works in cooperation with students from a variety of backgrounds who each contribute different parts of a classroom project in order for the group to reach a common goal.Troy is participating in a

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Which of the following statements regarding Germany's school system is NOT true?

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