Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Student

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a student displaying possible internalizing behavior?

• A)Twelve-year-old Ben daily fantasizes that he is a super hero. He refuses to participate in any social or academic interactions but instead all day daydreams about super heroes.
• B)Seven-year-old Sophie is constantly out of her seat during all subjects, ignores the teacher, and argues aggressively.
• C)Nine-year-old Tameka asks to see the nurse every day, upon arrival to school from home, complaining of a stomach ache.
• D)Ten-year-old Steven is terrified of fish and each day becomes immobilized and refuses to walk past the aquarium in the hall.

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The focusing of attention on selected aspects of the environment and the blocking out of others.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by the organism.