Stanovich Uses the "Matthew Effect" to Describe Which Phenomenon

question 20

Multiple Choice

Stanovich uses the "Matthew effect" to describe which phenomenon?

• A) The skilled reader gets better through practice while the poor decoder lags further behind.
• B) The poor reader figures out words he or she does not know only by guessing.
• C) The reader who dislikes reading develops an increasingly negative attitude toward reading.
• D) The poor reader receives more attention from the teacher than the skilled reader.

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Definitions:

Depression

A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity, characterized by significant decline in GDP, high unemployment, falling prices, and reduced levels of trade and investment.

Banks

Financial institutions that accept deposits from the public, make loans, and provide various financial services, including currency exchange and wealth management.

Electricity

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons or protons, either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

Expansion

A phase in the business cycle where economic activity is increasing, characterized by higher output, employment, and trade.