Recently,several Cross-National Studies of Academic Performance Found That Academic Performance

question 246

Multiple Choice

Recently,several cross-national studies of academic performance found that academic performance in fourth grade is related mainly to ___ rather than ___.

• A) cultural beliefs; educational practices
• B) the countries' economic development; cultural beliefs
• C) the countries' cultural views on education; local funding for education
• D) educational practices; access to nutrition in middle childhood

Comprehend different motivation theories and their application in organizational settings.

Understand the role of individual needs and their impact on job performance and motivation.

Analyze the relationship between motivation, goal setting, and job satisfaction.

Evaluate the predictive power of emotional intelligence on academic and job performance.

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Definitions:

Occupational Segregation

The division of labor in which different groups of workers, often based on gender, ethnicity, or race, are systematically allocated different kinds of jobs.

White Males

Refers to adult individuals of the male gender who are identified as being of European descent or belonging to a demographic group characterized by light skin pigmentation.

Experimental Starvation

Research studies that deliberately restrict calorie intake to study the effects of malnutrition or dietary deficiencies on the body.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions characterized by anger or hostility that can result in harm or intimidation to others.