The Original Quotation in the Fictional Text by Atchison, Topeka

question 10

Multiple Choice

The original quotation in the fictional text by Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe (2009) is as follows: "Because of overemphasis on academic excellence, especially test grades, the high schools studied had a disproportionate number of students who reported sleeplessness, nervousness, nightmares, and guilt. These were attributed to various factors, the most significant of which was a very strict principal, who voiced open disapproval of students she felt were underachieving their enormous academic potential. Parents were very accepting of this behavior, echoing it in their interactions with the students." What is the acceptable way to properly attribute this content in a literature review?

• A)Parents were very accepting of the principal's behavior, which included voiced disapproval of underachieving students, echoing it in their interactions with their sons and daughters.
• B)Because of overemphasis on academic excellence, especially test grades, the high schools studied had a disproportionate number of students who reported sleeplessness, nervousness, nightmares, and guilt. These were attributed to various factors, the most significant of which was a very strict principal, who voiced open disapproval of students she felt were underachieving their enormous academic potential. Parents were very accepting of this behavior, echoing it in their interactions with the students (Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe, 2009).
• C)As compared with other high schools, Atchison et al. (2009) reported a higher incidence of distress manifestations, such as nightmares and nervousness, in a strictly college-prep school with an extremely disapproving principal, who verbally berated students for less-than-expected academic performance.
• D)High schools with disapproving authority figures have a higher incidence of somatization (see Atchison et al., 2009).

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Definitions:

Self-evaluation

The process of reflecting on one's own abilities, actions, and characteristics to assess and understand one's performance and behavior.

Gender Typing

The process in which young children acquire the characteristics and attitudes that are considered appropriate for their gender.

Socioemotional Immaturity

The state of being underdeveloped in emotional and social skills, impacting interactions and relationships.

Permissive Parents

Parenting style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where parents are lenient and avoid confrontation.