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bclement10

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Which one of the following alternatives most accurately describes ethnic and cultural differences in children's reading development?
 
  a. In the Western hemisphere, virtually all cultural groups actively encourage children to learn how to read.
  b. Young people respond more favorably to literature that reflects their cultural customs.
  c. Considerable cultural diversity exists in attitudes toward reading, but these are not related to young children's reading development.
  d. If young children have consistently been encouraged to learn to read, any differences in ethnic and cultural background have little or no impact on their ability to read.

Question 2

Three of the following epistemological beliefs about science are likely to lead to development of good study habits in science. Which one is least likely to have this effect?
 
  a. Learning science involves learning how different scientific ideas relate to one another.
  b. Learning science involves learning to apply scientific principles to real world problems.
  c. Learning science involves remembering that scientific theories are likely to change over time.
  d. Learning science involves remembering specific facts that are important to each of the major scientific disciplines.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D



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