Which One of the Following Should You Definitely Do If

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following should you definitely do if you suspect that one of your students is the victim of abuse or neglect at home?

• A)Keep a close eye on the student over the next few weeks, looking for additional evidence that either supports or disconfirms your suspicions.
• B)Spend some one-on-one time with the student in an effort to get him or her to confide in you.
• C)Immediately report your suspicions to a school administrator or social services.
• D)Temporarily lower your expectations for the student's academic performance until conditions at home seem to improve.

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process where an individual focuses on finding a single, correct solution to a problem, as opposed to generating multiple solutions.

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood development, where the focus is on one salient aspect of a situation, neglecting other relevant features.

Triangulation

A research method that involves using multiple data sources, theories, or methodologies to enhance the confidence in research findings.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language development where children communicate using short, simple combinations of words without grammatical filler.