Which Statement Best Characterizes Returning Adult Students

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes returning adult students?

• A) They usually understand their ideas are out of date.
• B) They tend to be more tolerant of the teacher-student role.
• C) They are more likely to find the material interesting for its own sake.
• D) They usually perform as good as on tests and quizzes than their younger classmates.

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Definitions:

Gender

The range of characteristics pertaining to, and differentiating between, masculinity and femininity, including social roles, behaviors, and identities.

Male Traits

Characteristics often socially or culturally associated with being male, including physical, behavioral, or personality features deemed typical for men.

Female Traits

Characteristics commonly associated with women, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors, though not exclusive to one gender.

Barrie Thorne

A sociologist known for her work in the fields of gender studies, feminism, and sociology of childhood.