George Attends a Rural Middle School in Virginia

question 89

Multiple Choice

George attends a rural middle school in Virginia.On standardized achievement tests given in George's school,the school average is near the national average.George's friend Harold attends an elite private school in Washington,D.C.The average score of students at Harold's school on the same achievement measure is well above the national average.According to Marsh,George is more likely to feel better about his abilities than does Harold,even though both boys received high scores on the test.What developmental concept is illustrated?

• A)"Big Fish,Little Pond"
• B)Gradual development
• C)Identity diffusion
• D)Moratorium

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Short-Term Memory

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