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On average,how many years does an American spend in retirement?


A) 7
B) 10
C) 18
D) 23

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Teachers who create circumstances for students to engage in self-determination are called _____ teachers.


A) autonomy-supportive
B) extrinsic
C) intrinsic
D) mastery

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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On average,retired adults return to the labor force _____ year(s) after retirement.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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There is currently a mismatch between adults' expectations about work and what employers expect due to which of the following?


A) Current policies and practices were designed for a male workforce and industrial society.
B) Current policies and practices were designed for a female workforce and service economy.
C) Current policies and practices were designed for a technological society.
D) Current policies and practices were founded on employees' needs for flexibility.

E) None of the above
F) All of the above

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A study of 40-year-old adults who attended Perry Preschool,a high-quality preschool program,found that compared to those who had not attended,more


A) were unable to hold a steady job.
B) owned their own homes.
C) had high credit debt.
D) had not graduated from high school.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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Developmentally appropriate practices at the kindergarten level are likely to


A) focus on the uniqueness of the individual child.
B) use age-level standardized tests to measure performance.
C) de-emphasize socioemotional development.
D) be achievement-based.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Advocates of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act argue that it will have all of the following positive effects except for


A) assesses a wide range of student skills.
B) improved student performance.
C) more time teaching subjects that are tested.
D) high expectations for all students.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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A

Which of the following is NOT true?


A) Japanese retirees missed work slightly more than they expected and the money less than they expected.
B) U.S.retirees missed the work and money slightly less than they expected.
C) Turkish retirees were least likely to miss work.
D) Chinese retirees were among those who missed work the most.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Project Head Start was designed to provide children from low-income families with


A) pre-first grade opportunities to develop skills important for success in school.
B) training in job-related skills to reduce reliance on public assistance programs.
C) low-cost meal programs so they would be physically ready to learn more effectively.
D) alternative academic programs rather than having to attend poor-quality neighborhood schools.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Which of the following (in its most modern incarnation) may emphasize the importance of collaboration with others to produce knowledge and understanding?


A) direct instruction
B) behaviorism
C) social constructivism
D) constructivism

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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Which of the following would be emphasized in a child-centered kindergarten?


A) the phonetic alphabet
B) colors and shapes
C) gross and fine motor skill development
D) experimentation,exploration,and discovery

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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Hannah attends school regularly and has average achievement in math and writing,but her reading comprehension performance is very low.She comes from a good and stable home,and she has no physical,emotional,or intellectual disabilities.Hannah has a(n)


A) poor reading teacher.
B) below-average IQ.
C) learning disability.
D) emotional disturbance.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

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C

Which approach to student learning is criticized for turning children into passive learners who do not learn to think critically or creatively?


A) direct instruction
B) cognitive constructivist
C) social constructivist
D) whole learning

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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One of the best predictors of job performance in older adults is


A) cognitive ability.
B) gender.
C) socioemotional development.
D) mastery.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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Which of the following is NOT a positive aspect to the transition to middle or junior high?


A) more challenging work
B) experiencing the top-dog phenomenon
C) more subjects from which to select
D) more time with peers and friends

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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The director says,"We believe that direct instruction and drill and practice will help our kindergarten students master the skills needed for future school success.We don't waste time on silly games and fluff." This kindergarten is more


A) learner-centered.
B) teacher-centered.
C) developmentally appropriate.
D) academically comprehensive.

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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B

Which of the following statements about expectations and student achievement is NOT true?


A) Teachers' high expectations for students are effective in managing students' behavior.
B) It is beneficial for parents to set low standards to protect their children's self-esteem.
C) If children expect to succeed,they are more likely to work hard to reach a goal.
D) Teachers with high expectations ask higher-level questions and spend more time providing frameworks for learning.

E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

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The belief that one can master a situation and produce favorable outcomes is called


A) self-concept.
B) self-image.
C) self-esteem.
D) self-efficacy.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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Sheri tackles her science project by scheduling research and writing time.She hopes to learn a lot about her topic.This is an example of which type of orientation?


A) performance
B) mastery
C) helpless
D) effort

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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IDEA requires


A) the mainstreaming of all handicapped children.
B) special classes for all handicapped children.
C) a free and appropriate education for all children with disabilities.
D) the same daily activities for both handicapped and nonhandicapped children.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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