With the Textbook's Discussion of Competence and Autonomy in Mind

question 26

Multiple Choice

With the textbook's discussion of competence and autonomy in mind, choose the teacher below who is most likely to promote intrinsic motivation in his or her students.

• A) Ms. Andre gives her students concrete suggestions about how to improve their expository writing.
• B) Mr. Brooks reminds his students that the deadline for their research paper is a week from Friday.
• C) Mr. Chambers praises his students for continuing to work quietly when he was called away from the classroom.
• D) Ms. Dacono reminds her students, "You should know your multiplication tables by now."

Recognize the proper methods for dressing and bandaging wounds on different parts of the body.

Understand the procedures for removing splinters and the importance of sterilization.

Describe the use and application of moist and cold treatments for injuries.

Know the first aid measures for dislocations and the importance of immobilization.

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