Three of the Following Examples Illustrate Specific Strategies That Can

question 22

Multiple Choice

Three of the following examples illustrate specific strategies that can be effective in helping children with information processing difficulties succeed at school. Which strategy is least likely to be effective with these children?

• A) Josie's teacher gives her special memory tricks to help her remember how to spell certain words (e.g., "The principal is my pal").
• B) Nattie's teacher looks at the errors Nattie makes when she solves long division problems for clues about what Nattie might be doing incorrectly.
• C) Russell's teacher suggests that he watch his favorite television program while he studies for tomorrow's spelling test.
• D) Vern's teacher often asks him to do classroom tasks and errands that can help him release pent-up energy.

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Definitions:

Attributional Explanation

The process of interpreting events and determining the causes of an individual's behavior.

Negative Attributions

The tendency to explain the behavior of others based on internal, stable, and negative characteristics.

Depression

A mental condition characterized by a lasting despondent mood or absence of pleasure in usual activities, resulting in notable difficulties in daily existence.

Social-Cognitive

A theory in psychology that centers on how people learn by observing others and the role of cognitive processes in social behavior.