Which of These Is NOT an Example of How Test-Taking

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT an example of how test-taking skills can have a negative effect on test scores?

• A) Tests underestimate a child's intelligence if a child's culture encourages children to solve problems by collaborating with others and discourages them from excelling as individuals.
• B) Many economically disadvantaged children are wary of questions posed by unfamiliar adults and often answer test questions by saying, "I don't know," a strategy that guarantees an artificially low test score.
• C) Asking an economically disadvantaged child to answer a question using Raven's Progressive Matrices results in lower test scores because of differential cultural values.
• D) When given extra time to feel at ease with an examiner, economically disadvantaged children respond less often with "I don't know" and their test scores improve.

Distinguish between the functions of different sensory systems.

Comprehend the structural differences and purposes of various brain parts.

Grasp the connection between brain structures and behavioral outcomes.

Illustrate the pathways of sensory and motor signals within the nervous system.

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Definitions:

Fetal Presentation

The position of a fetus within the uterus in relation to the birth canal, classified by the part of the fetus (e.g., head, breech) nearest to the cervix.

Fetal Head

The part of the fetus that usually enters the birth canal first during childbirth; it's critical in assessing the progress and position during labor.

Pelvis

The lower part of the torso, located between the abdomen and the thighs, consisting of the pelvic bones.

Colostrum

The first form of milk produced by the mammary glands of mammals (including humans) immediately following delivery of the newborn, rich in antibodies and nutrients.