Martha, a First Grade Teacher, Is Concerned About Her Student

question 100

Multiple Choice

Martha, a first grade teacher, is concerned about her student, Marvin. She knows that 6-year-old Marvin has the potential to learn, but he always comes to school hungry and without a coat, even in the coldest months. According to Maslow, why is Marvin in danger of failing? ​

• A)He is showing signs of neglect; thus, he likely lives in an environment void of enrichment.
• B)He will eventually feel like a social outcast and rebel against conventional societal norms.
• C)He will have impaired brain development due to the lack of appropriate physiological and psychological care.
• D)He will have little to no motivation to learn at school if his most basic needs are not met.

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Definitions:

Rejecting-neglecting

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness and demand, often resulting in negative outcomes for child development.

Responsiveness

The quality of reacting quickly and positively.

Withdrawal of Love

A psychological or emotional condition where an individual withholds affection or emotional support as a form of punishment or manipulation.

Privilege Removal

A disciplinary or behavioral management technique involving taking away certain privileges as a consequence for unwanted behavior.