Tahir Teaches Ninth-Grade Science Classes in a High School Located

question 73

Multiple Choice

Tahir teaches ninth-grade science classes in a high school located in an economically deprived area of a large city.He stresses to his students that their effort is just as important,if not more important,than their current ability because their brain is still growing and developing.Tahir is trying to help his students through fostering

• A) their general intelligence.
• B) epigenetics.
• C) their growth mindset.
• D) polygenetics.

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Definitions:

Biological Causality

Involves the processes and factors within living organisms that lead to particular outcomes or states of being.

Abstract Thinking

The ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present. It involves processing complex concepts, understanding hypothetical situations, and solving problems creatively.

Cognitive Capacities

The range of brain-based skills necessary for acquiring knowledge, including perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Risk-taking Behavior

Engaging in activities that have the potential for harmful physical or emotional outcomes, often in pursuit of a perceived reward.