Question 1

According to Janet Hyde's gender similarities hypothesis, which of the following statements best describes the cognitive abilities of males and females?

Accepted Answer

Males and females are highly similar in most cognitive abilities, with small differences in some specific skills.

Question 2

Which of the following is a consequence of stereotype threat in academic settings?

Accepted Answer

It creates a subtle sense of pressure that can lower performance for members of negatively stereotyped groups.

Question 3

A teacher attributes a girl's poor math performance to lack of ability and a boy's poor performance to lack of effort. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Stereotypical attribution

Question 4

Which of the following best explains the observed differences in math achievement between U.S. and East Asian students?

Accepted Answer

East Asian cultures emphasize effort and computational fluency, while U.S. culture emphasizes innate ability.

Question 5

Based on the provided bar graph of out-of-school suspensions, which racial/ethnic group has the highest percentage of suspensions for males?

Accepted Answer

Black

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor that explains racial and ethnic group differences in academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

Genetic differences in intelligence between races.

Question 7

A child who has difficulty acquiring reading skills despite normal intelligence and adequate instruction is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia (reading disability)

Question 8

Which of the following is a key component of the response-to-intervention (RTI) framework for identifying learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Three tiers of increasingly intensive instruction before comprehensive assessment

Question 9

Which of the following statements about ADHD is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the philosophy behind inclusive education for children with learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Children with disabilities have a right to education in the same environment as their peers.

Question 11

A child with ADHD is struggling to control impulses and maintain attention in class. Which of the following interventions is LEAST likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Extreme permissiveness or harsh discipline from parents

Question 12

Which of the following is a common misconception about the causes of learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Learning disabilities are often the result of a single identifiable cause.

Question 13

Which of the following best explains why exclusionary discipline practices, such as out-of-school suspension, are problematic for minority students?

Accepted Answer

They result in missed instruction and are disproportionately applied to Black, Hispanic, and indigenous children.

Question 14

Based on the international math achievement scores, which country had the highest average score?

Accepted Answer

Singapore

Question 15

Which of the following is a recommended instructional approach for children with reading disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Highly structured, intensive phonics instruction

Question 16

A school district wants to reduce the negative impact of exclusionary discipline. Which of the following strategies is most aligned with current recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Banning out-of-school suspension and training teachers to discipline based on behavior only

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the relationship between poverty and academic achievement?

Accepted Answer

Children living in poverty tend to have lower achievement scores, regardless of race or ethnicity.

Question 18

Which of the following is a multi-step process for identifying children with learning disabilities in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Progression through three tiers of intervention before comprehensive assessment

Question 19

Which of the following is a likely outcome for children who participate in inclusive education?

Accepted Answer

They develop important social skills by interacting with peers with and without disabilities.

Question 20

Which of the following is a common feature of ADHD across different countries?

Accepted Answer

Cultural beliefs and parental expectations influence the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.

Developmental and Educational Psychology: Achievement, Stereotypes, and Learning Differences

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