An Unintended Consequence of High-Stakes Testing Is the Response by Schools

question 7

True/False

An unintended consequence of high-stakes testing is the response by schools to shed students with low scores by encouraging them to drop out.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effect

A beneficial health outcome resulting from a person's expectations of a treatment rather than the treatment itself.

Health Care System

A comprehensive organization of institutions, resources, and personnel intended to deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.

Mental Disorders

Medical states marked by changes in cognition, emotions, or actions that lead to discomfort or reduced capability.

Organic Causes

Physical or biological factors that lead to a medical condition or disease.