While Quite a Bit of Research Has Been Conducted Examining

question 49

Multiple Choice

While quite a bit of research has been conducted examining the factors that make for a successful school, the qualities of a successful teacher have also been explored. Which of the following is one of those qualities?

• A) ​A teacher who believes that students are responsible for their own success.
• B) ​A teacher who teaches actively and involves students in the process.
• C) ​A teacher who emphasizes memorization of course material.
• D) ​A teacher who encourages students to learn in class rather than by using tutors.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that activates what is often termed the fight or flight response, preparing the body for rapid action in stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, channeling sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Insula

A region of the brain involved in consciousness, homeostasis, and the regulation of emotions.