Ms Weems Believes That Donny Is a Slow Learner and Poor

question 22

Multiple Choice

Ms. Weems believes that Donny is a slow learner and poor reader. He begins having reading difficulties and does poorly in class. Donny is showing evidence of

• A) an educational self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) passive learning.
• D) teacher neglect and bias.

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Definitions:

Productive Language

The aspect of language involving the production of words and sentences to express thoughts, as opposed to understanding language (receptive language).

Comprehend Speech

The process by which the brain interprets and understands spoken language.

Receptive Language

The ability to understand words and language, including listening and reading comprehension.

Sign Language

A form of communication using visual gestures and signs, primarily used by the deaf and hard-of-hearing.