According to the Authors of Your Text, the Influence of the School

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, the influence of the school on how exceptional children adjust to life

• A) is greater than the influence of their homes and families.
• B) is not a major factor.
• C) is one of many important environmental influences, including home and family.
• D) can be measured using standardized tests.

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Definitions:

Peer Relationships

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Refers to the root or origin of behaviors, traits, or structures as explained by the principles of evolution through natural selection.

Developmental Scientists

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