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The Adams family has two children, Rita (age 12) and Abby (age 8). Without knowing anything else about these children, we might predict three of the following. Which one are we least likely to predict?
 
  a. Rita is apt to be a role model for Abby.
  b. Abby will probably surpass Rita academically.
  c. The Adams parents may frequently ask Rita to look after Abby for short periods.
  d. When Abby is 12, she may be slightly more skillful in peer interactions than Rita was at age 12.

Question 2

Which one of the following best illustrates guided participation as developmental theorists use the term?
 
  a. The father of 18-month-old twins speaks to them in short sentences with simple words, and he responds enthusiastically when they say papa or doggie.
  b. As a way of modeling good form, a high school volleyball coach temporarily becomes a player on the court while the junior varsity team practices after school.
  c. A middle school physical education teacher gently guides a student's body as she performs a backward roll for the first time.
  d. A preschool teacher asks children to help her frost cupcakes for a parent open house and gives them pointers about how best to apply the frosting.



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frre432

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




future617RT

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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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