Elaborate on How the Attributional Retraining (AR)approach Has Been Used

question 39

Essay

Elaborate on how the attributional retraining (AR)approach has been used to improve academic achievement.

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Definitions:

Todd Risley

Todd Risley was an American psychologist who, along with Betty Hart, conducted influential research on early childhood language development and the profound impact of the quantity and quality of words children are exposed to.

Acting White

A term used to describe a scenario where minority individuals are perceived as adopting the cultural traits, behaviors, or interests associated with Caucasian people, often leading to accusations of betraying one's racial identity.

John Ogbu

An anthropologist known for his work on minority education in the United States, particularly regarding the concept of "voluntary" and "involuntary" minorities.

Social Capital

The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively, often associated with trust, cooperation, and reciprocity.