Multiple Choice
In the context of developmental psychology, a mother who is slow in responding to her infant's cries of distress is most likely to encourage which of the following in her child?
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In the context of developmental psychology, one difference between successful and struggling students is that successful students:
A
are less likely to monitor their own progress
B
prefer to avoid setting specific academic goals
C
tend to use effective self-regulation and study strategies
D
rarely seek feedback or assistance from others
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Understand the concept of self-regulation in developmental psychology, which refers to a student's ability to manage their own learning processes, including setting goals, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
Recognize that successful students typically engage in effective self-regulation, meaning they actively monitor their progress and use study strategies that help them learn efficiently.
Note that avoiding specific academic goals or not seeking feedback are behaviors more commonly associated with struggling students, as these actions limit opportunities for improvement.
Compare the options given and identify that the key difference lies in the use of effective self-regulation and study strategies by successful students.
Conclude that successful students tend to use effective self-regulation and study strategies, which supports their academic achievement and distinguishes them from struggling students.
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