Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Research of Brown

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the research of Brown and Day regarding text learning in adolescence?

• A)The ability to summarize a text at the age of 18 is not much different than at the age of 13.
• B)Overall,students in U.S.high schools are unable to summarize and comprehend their reading assignments.
• C)The ability to summarize a text improves gradually during the second half of adolescence.
• D)Sixteen-year-olds are likely to use only the first and third rules when writing summaries.

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

An assessment of whether a test measures what it’s intended to measure, based on whether the test score correlates with another relevant criterion measured later.

Validity

The extent to which a method or procedure measures what it is supposed to measure.

Psychometric View

An approach in psychology that focuses on the measurement of mental functions, intelligence, abilities, and attitudes through the use of tests and questionnaires.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge and skills, and the ability to adapt to new situations.