During a Parent-Teacher Conference with the Smiths,Mrs

question 104

Multiple Choice

During a parent-teacher conference with the Smiths,Mrs.Thompson expresses concern about their daughter Mary's academic progress.Mary has fallen so far behind that Mrs.Thompson suggests the possibility of having Mary repeat fourth grade.The process of holding students back rather than passing them to the next grade is called

• A)retention.
• B)academic prevention.
• C)social delay.
• D)demotion.

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Definitions:

Stressor

Any event, situation, or environmental stimulus that causes stress to an individual.

Hormone

Biochemical substances produced in the body that influence growth, development, and metabolic processes.

Prolonged Stress

Describes a state of continuous psychological strain or pressure that extends over a long period of time.

Feedback Mechanism

A process by which a system regulates itself by monitoring its own output or response to external stimuli and making adjustments accordingly.