A Study Comparing Students Enrolled in Magnet Schools with Those

question 37

Multiple Choice

A study comparing students enrolled in magnet schools with those in other city schools showed that the magnet students __________.

• A) pursued college less often
• B) showed smaller gains in reading and math
• C) from low-SES neighborhoods performed poorly
• D) showed greater gains in reading and math

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Definitions:

Functionalism

An early school of thought concerned with the adaptive purpose, or function, of mind and behavior.

Nature/nurture Debate

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Structuralism

An approach in psychology that analyzes the basic elements of thoughts and sensations to understand the structure of the mind.

Edward Titchener

A psychologist known for developing structuralism, emphasizing the introspective analysis of the human mind's structures.