A Meta-Analysis Conducted by Credé, Roch, and Kieszczynka in 2010

question 13

Multiple Choice

A meta-analysis conducted by Credé, Roch, and Kieszczynka in 2010 found that _______________________ is one of the strongest predictors of individual course grades and overall college GPA.

• A) class participation
• B) critical thought
• C) professional communication
• D) class attendance

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Definitions:

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy with which a phenomenon (e.g., light, sound, emotions) is expressed or perceived.

Accommodation

In cognitive development, the process of altering one's existing schemas or ways of thinking in response to new information.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less responsive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Feature Detection

A process in the brain that involves identifying specific elements of visuals, such as lines, edges, or movement, to interpret what is seen.