George Attends a Rural Middle School in Virginia

question 89

Multiple Choice

George attends a rural middle school in Virginia.On standardized achievement tests given in George's school,the school average is near the national average.George's friend Harold attends an elite private school in Washington,D.C.The average score of students at Harold's school on the same achievement measure is well above the national average.According to Marsh,George is more likely to feel better about his abilities than does Harold,even though both boys received high scores on the test.What developmental concept is illustrated?

• A)"Big Fish,Little Pond"
• B)Gradual development
• C)Identity diffusion
• D)Moratorium

Grasp the concepts of brain plasticity and the effects of experiences on brain development.

Understand different approaches to preschool education and their impact on children's learning and motivation.

Understand the concept and examples of tacit knowledge.

Grasp Kohlberg’s stages of moral development and the factors influencing moral reasoning.

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