Eric's Parents Are Both Engineers Who Want Him to Follow

question 85

Multiple Choice

Eric's parents are both engineers who want him to follow in their profession. They are looking for a school for Eric that will emphasize academic success in the sciences, maximize academic learning time, and set high expectations. They believe a _____ approach will best prepare Eric for the future.

• A) scaffolding
• B) collegial
• C) constructivist
• D) direct instruction

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Definitions:

Prenatal Environments

Refers to the physical, chemical, and biological conditions that affect a fetus within the womb.

Placentas

The organ in mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Evolutionary Psychology

A method in the social and natural sciences that studies psychological constructs using a current evolutionary viewpoint.

Genome

The complete set of DNA, including all of its genes, in an organism.