In Order to Convince a Freshman That Academic Problems Can

question 13

Multiple Choice

In order to convince a freshman that academic problems can be overcome,an instructor must get the freshman to:

• A) attribute problems to temporary factors
• B) attribute problems to innate abilities
• C) believe that a considerable amount of college success is attributable to good fortune
• D) let the instructor assume responsibility for the student's success for a while

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Acts

Legislation passed in the United States aimed at eliminating discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and ensuring equal access to public spaces and employment.

Civil War Amendments

Amendments added to the U.S. Constitution after the American Civil War, specifically the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, extended citizenship rights, and granted voting rights regardless of race.

Reconstruction

The period following the Civil War in the United States, during which the Southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union from 1865 to 1877.

In re Gault

A landmark 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision that granted juveniles accused of crimes the same due process rights as adults, including the right to legal counsel, the right to notice of the charges, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to remain silent.