T3D3

Question 1

Because of pruning of the brain activation shifts how

Answer 1

Because of pruning of the brain activation shifts from scattered, larger areas to more localized, smaller areas

Question 2

Define Dyslexia

Answer 2

Severe impairment of reading and spelling, numbers and letters get jumbled

Question 3

Three types of ADHD

Answer 3

ADHD with predominantly inattention (used to be ADD)

ADHD with predominantly hyperactivity and impulsivity

ADHD with both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity

Question 4

Discuss Neurofeedback and ADHD

Answer 4

New treatment for ADHD using feedback about brainwaves and training to alter brain activity

Question 5

Define Autistic disorder

Answer 5

Starts in first 3 years of life, problems in social relationships and communication, restrictive repetitive behavior

Question 6

Define Asperger Syndrome

Answer 6

Mild autism spectrum disorder, restricted range of interests and relationships

Question 7

Four factors of autism spectrum

Answer 7

Difficulty in social interaction

Lack of imaginative and creative play

Many people with AS develop an obsessive interest in one subject

Changes in routine can be very distressing

Question 8

Discuss Piaget’s Concrete Operational State

Answer 8

Age: 7-11

Able to look past how things look at first glance, able to conserve and sort things. ***Start thinking logical.

Contrasts with Preoperational stage, not able to conserve.

Question 9

For information processing, Five strategies for improving children’s memory

Answer 9

• Advise children to elaborate on what is to be remembered
• Encourage children to engage in mental imagery
• Motivate children to remember material by understanding it rather than by memorizing it
• Repeat with variation on the instructional information and link early and often
• Embed memory-relevant language when instructing children

Question 10

Summary of neurofeedback video

Answer 10

Shows treatment for ADHD, breathing exercises, rocket stops flying if EEG signals aren’t right, kid learns over time to “think” the right EEG signals to improve attention, reduce anger

Question 11

Summary of Asperger video

Answer 11

Sister getting evaluated for autism because brother had autism. Sister did clinical trial for eye-tracking technique

Question 12

What is Sternberg: Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Answer 12

Three types of intelligence:

Analytic, Creative, Practical

Question 13

Define Sternberg’s Analytic intelligence

Answer 13

Standard IQ tests measure this

Question 14

Define Sternberg’s Creative intelligence

Answer 14

Think ‘outside the box’, creativity

Question 15

Define Sternberg’s Practical intelligence

Answer 15

Put ideas into practice, common sense

Question 16

What is Gardner’s

Eight Frames of Mind (or multiple intelligences)

Answer 16

Verbal
Mathematical
Interpersonal (relationships)
Intrapersonal (know self)
Spatial (use space)
Musical
Kinesthetic (use of body)
Naturalist (use of nature)

Question 17

Self-esteem is what

Answer 17

An overall evaluation of self-worth (Contrast self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation)

Question 18

For information processing, 8 Strategies for increasing children’s creative thinking

Answer 18

• Encourage brainstorming
• Provide Environments That Stimulate Creativity
• Don’t overcontrol
• Encourage internal motivation
• Build children’s confidence
• Guide children to be persistent and delay gratification
• Encourage children to take intellectual risks
• Introduce children to creative people

Question 19

Define low self-esteem

Answer 19

May be an accurate reflection of one’s shortcomings or a distorted image of the self with a sense of inferiority to others, can be justified or unjustified

Question 20

Define high self-esteem

Answer 20

Can be justified by success and accomplishments or it can be an arrogant, grandiose sense of superiority over others, can be justified or unjustified

Question 21

How to build self-esteem in children

Answer 21

If they accomplish things themselves on their own and feel good about it

Question 22

Define Self-efficacy

Answer 22

The belief that you can do it! (Contrast self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation)

Question 23

Define Self-regulation

Answer 23

Manage behavior, emotions and thoughts leading to better social skills (Contrast self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-regulation)

Question 24

Five ways for caring for children after a disaster

Answer 24

• Reassure children (numerous times, if necessary) of their safety and security.
• Allow children to retell events and be patient in listening to them.
• Encourage children to talk and reassure about any disturbing or confusing feelings.
• Protect children from re-exposure to frightening situations and reminders of the trauma
• Help children make sense of what happened, keeping in mind that children may misunderstand what took place.

Question 25

Lawrence Kohlberg’s 3 Levels of Moral Reasoning (what people say they’re going to do)

Answer 25

Preconventional, Conventional, Postconventional

Question 26

Lawrence Kohlberg’s 3 Levels, define preconventional

Answer 26

Worry about being punished or rewarded

Question 27

Lawrence Kohlberg’s 3 Levels, define conventional

Answer 27

Need to obey parents or society’s rules

Question 28

Lawrence Kohlberg’s 3 Levels, define postconventional

Answer 28

Personal moral code, universally valid, surpassing society’s rules

Question 29

Pertaining to gender roles, define androgyny

Answer 29

The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in one individual

Question 30

Three gender differences related to aggression

Answer 30

• Boys are more physically aggressive
• Girls are more verbally aggressive
• Girls have a higher percentage of relational aggression (spreading rumors, manipulating relationships)

Question 31

Summary of Olweus Bully prevention program

Answer 31

Create a school wide norm to not tolerate bullying

Bullying needs an audience! If the peer group does not tolerate bullying they will lose their audience

Question 32

Summarize Heinz moral dilemma video

Answer 32

Should man steal drugs he can’t afford to save his wife’s life, most of class polled would steal drugs.

• Pre-conventional-don’t steal because you don’t want to go to jail
• Conventional-don’t steal because it is wrong to steal
• Post-conventional-steal, accept punishment, save spouse

Question 33

Summary of class poll on buying vs not buying the $300 Nintendo switch for $80

Answer 33

Class was almost evenly split 6-7, would not buy