Ladd and Dinella Explored the Relationship Between School Engagement and Academic

question 80

Multiple Choice

Ladd and Dinella explored the relationship between school engagement and academic achievement in nearly 400 children as they progressed from first to eighth grade. The researchers found that school engagement:

• A) decreased over time.
• B) rose over time.
• C) was variable across students and time.
• D) was moderately stable over time.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses; the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system.

Neural Impulse

A Neural Impulse, also known as an action potential, is an electrical signal that travels along the axon of a neuron, transmitting information.

Synapse

A Synapse is the junction across which a nerve impulse passes from an axon terminal to a neuron, muscle cell, or gland.

Electrical

Pertaining to electricity, a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons.