Patrick Is from a "Working Poor" Household

question 16

Multiple Choice

Patrick is from a "working poor" household.He has been identified as a student with low motivation who is unlikely to go very far in life.There is some suspicion as well that he might have learning challenges.His current teacher thinks he is ill mannered;he doesn't like to put his hand up or wait in lines.The guidance counsellor at Patrick's school strongly advises Patrick to think about "the trades" as a career option.What two aspects of the social production of class are identified in this brief description?

• A) social control and credentialism
• B) cultural capital and social capital
• C) hidden curriculum and streaming
• D) streaming and credentialism

Understand the concept of gender-specific cognitive tendencies and their implications.

Identify methodological challenges and critiques in gender difference research.

Realize the role of motivation and orientation in cognitive performance across genders.

Recognize the significance of meta-analyses in synthesizing research findings on gender differences.

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