Programs That Work to Hold Educators Accountable by Instituting Standardized

question 52

True/False

Programs that work to hold educators accountable by instituting standardized exams often lead to slow learners being encouraged to drop out of school.

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Definitions:

Sensory Messages

Information received by sensory organs and transmitted to the brain, where it is processed and interpreted.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, associated with decision making, planning, problem-solving, and control of social behavior.

Phineas Gage

Phineas Gage was a railroad construction foreman who survived an accident in the 19th century causing a large iron rod to pass through his brain, profoundly affecting his personality and behavior, and contributing to the understanding of the brain's role in personality and cognitive function.

Personality

An amalgamation of elements or qualities that constitute a person's distinct identity and modes of behavior.