Madelina Speaks Spanish at Home and Has Been Placed in an English-Only

question 32

Multiple Choice

Madelina speaks Spanish at home and has been placed in an English-only classroom in school. Madelina

• A) is at risk of school failure and dropout.
• B) will become proficient in English within 6 months.
• C) must teach her family to speak English at home so that they can continue to communicate with her.
• D) will excel at school and graduate with honors.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Crisis

A turning point in an individual's development in which a specific psychological or social attribute might be enhanced or hindered.

Identity Versus Confusion

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, facing the challenge of role confusion.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often expressed through parenting, teaching, and contributing to society.

Self-Absorption

An excessive preoccupation with oneself and one's own feelings, interests, or well-being, often neglecting others.