Test Bank For Psychology of Exercise Integrating Theory and
Practice 3rd Edition By Curt L Lox , Kathleen A Martin Ginis ,
Steven J Petruzzello 9781934432051 ALL Chapters .
In the first paragraph, Ellen Mathis does not understand why her students are nonproductive and
unimaginative in their writing. According to educational psychology research, which of the following
teacher characteristics is Ellen most likely lacking? - ANSWER: Intentionality
Leah Washington talks with Ellen Mathis about getting students to write interesting compositions.
Which of the following statements summarizes Leah's approach to teaching writing? - ANSWER:
Select teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials that are appropriate and
motivating for students.
According to research on the development of expertise, what characteristic separates novice teachers
from expert teachers? - ANSWER: Novice teachers have to constantly upgrade and examine their own
teaching practices, whereas experts use a "best practices" approach.
Educational psychologists are often accused of studying the obvious. However, they have learned that
the "obvious" is not always true. All of the following statements demonstrate this idea except one.
Which one is obvious and supported by research? - ANSWER: Intentional teachers balance competing
goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
Leah Washington discusses many of her teaching strategies with Ellen Mathis. One can easily see that
Leah views teaching as a decision-making process. She recognizes problems and issues, considers
situations from multiple perspectives, calls on her professional knowledge to formulate action, and -
ANSWER: selects the most appropriate action and assesses the consequence.
Typically, a young child's social life evolves in relatively predictable ways. The social network grows
from an intimate relationship with parents or other guardians to relationships with - ANSWER: other
family members, nonrelated adults, and then peers.
For students like Sam Stevens, who is entering the stage of what Piaget terms "formal operations,"
which of the following instructional strategies would be considered developmentally appropriate? -
ANSWER: Require Sam to write assignments that require debate (argue pro or con on an issue).
One of the first signs of early adolescence is the appearance of reflectivity. What is this? - ANSWER:
The ability to think about one's own mind
One of the most serious problems of adolescence is delinquency. Delinquents are usually - ANSWER:
low achievers who feel they can't succeed in school.
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, how can a teacher help her third-graders move
past their belief that "rules are rules with no exceptions"? - ANSWER: Challenge the students'
reasoning with explanations from the next higher stage.
Marva Vance and John Rossi discuss their students' diverse norms, traditions, behaviors, languages,
and perceptions. Which of the following terms best describes the essence of their conversation? -
ANSWER: Culture
Regarding the students of Marva Vance and John Rossi, which of the following statements on
socioeconomic status is most likely true? - ANSWER: Students from disadvantaged homes are more
likely to have inadequate access to health care.
Practice 3rd Edition By Curt L Lox , Kathleen A Martin Ginis ,
Steven J Petruzzello 9781934432051 ALL Chapters .
In the first paragraph, Ellen Mathis does not understand why her students are nonproductive and
unimaginative in their writing. According to educational psychology research, which of the following
teacher characteristics is Ellen most likely lacking? - ANSWER: Intentionality
Leah Washington talks with Ellen Mathis about getting students to write interesting compositions.
Which of the following statements summarizes Leah's approach to teaching writing? - ANSWER:
Select teaching methods, learning activities, and instructional materials that are appropriate and
motivating for students.
According to research on the development of expertise, what characteristic separates novice teachers
from expert teachers? - ANSWER: Novice teachers have to constantly upgrade and examine their own
teaching practices, whereas experts use a "best practices" approach.
Educational psychologists are often accused of studying the obvious. However, they have learned that
the "obvious" is not always true. All of the following statements demonstrate this idea except one.
Which one is obvious and supported by research? - ANSWER: Intentional teachers balance competing
goals according to the needs of particular students and situations.
Leah Washington discusses many of her teaching strategies with Ellen Mathis. One can easily see that
Leah views teaching as a decision-making process. She recognizes problems and issues, considers
situations from multiple perspectives, calls on her professional knowledge to formulate action, and -
ANSWER: selects the most appropriate action and assesses the consequence.
Typically, a young child's social life evolves in relatively predictable ways. The social network grows
from an intimate relationship with parents or other guardians to relationships with - ANSWER: other
family members, nonrelated adults, and then peers.
For students like Sam Stevens, who is entering the stage of what Piaget terms "formal operations,"
which of the following instructional strategies would be considered developmentally appropriate? -
ANSWER: Require Sam to write assignments that require debate (argue pro or con on an issue).
One of the first signs of early adolescence is the appearance of reflectivity. What is this? - ANSWER:
The ability to think about one's own mind
One of the most serious problems of adolescence is delinquency. Delinquents are usually - ANSWER:
low achievers who feel they can't succeed in school.
According to Kohlberg's theory of moral development, how can a teacher help her third-graders move
past their belief that "rules are rules with no exceptions"? - ANSWER: Challenge the students'
reasoning with explanations from the next higher stage.
Marva Vance and John Rossi discuss their students' diverse norms, traditions, behaviors, languages,
and perceptions. Which of the following terms best describes the essence of their conversation? -
ANSWER: Culture
Regarding the students of Marva Vance and John Rossi, which of the following statements on
socioeconomic status is most likely true? - ANSWER: Students from disadvantaged homes are more
likely to have inadequate access to health care.
