The Decline of Academic Interest and Motivation During Early Adolescence

question 9

Multiple Choice

The decline of academic interest and motivation during early adolescence may be attributed in part to changes in instruction practices from elementary school to middle and junior high schools.Which one of the following instructional practices is identified as a probable culprit?

• A)A decrease in competitive grading practices
• B)An increase in cooperative activities
• C)More opportunities for student decision making
• D)An increase in whole-group lectures

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Definitions:

Domestic Chorses

Regular tasks or duties performed around one's home, such as cleaning, cooking, and home maintenance. Correct term should be "chores".

Vision Quest

A rite of passage in some Native American cultures involving a period of solitary introspection, fasting, and connection with nature, aimed at spiritual growth and guidance.

Supernatural Experience

An event or perception that is beyond the scientific understanding of the natural world, often involving entities or forces considered beyond the realm of the ordinary.

Fasting

A voluntary abstention from eating and sometimes drinking for a defined period of time for religious, health, or other reasons.