You Are in Your First Year of Teaching Fourth Grade

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are in your first year of teaching fourth grade. There is quite a bit of remodelling going on at your school, which creates a fair amount of noise. You are surprised at how well your students are able to pay attention to what you are saying. You remember your developmental course and recall that children in middle childhood more capable of focusing their attention because they are able to ____.

• A) disregard what is irrelevant
• B) get distracted easier
• C) be more critical processing information
• D) process information at the subliminal level

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Definitions:

McDonaldization

The process by which the principles of the fast-food industry, such as efficiency, predictability, and control, dominate other sectors of society.

WalMart-ization

The process by which large corporations replicate the business model of Wal-Mart, focusing on the high efficiency of supply chains and low prices, often at the expense of small businesses and local economies.

Modernization

The process through which a society transforms itself from a traditional to a more contemporary form, often seen in technological advancement, social change, and economic development.

Industrialization

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale, often leading to significant social, economic, and cultural changes.