This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The Adams family has two children, Rita (age 12) and Abby (age 8). Without knowing anything else ... (Read 69 times)

future617RT

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 543
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.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

frre432

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




future617RT

  • Member
  • Posts: 543
Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Wow, this really help


Hdosisshsbshs

  • Member
  • Posts: 315
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.

Did you know?

Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library