WPM Student Development & Counseling 3

Question 1

Piaget's formal operational stage, typically beginning around age 11–12, is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Abstract and hypothetical reasoning

Answer

Formal operational thinkers can reason abstractly and test hypotheses systematically.

Question 2

Kohlberg's 'conventional' level of moral reasoning is mainly driven by:

Accepted Answer

Conforming to social expectations and rules

Answer

At the conventional level, people judge morality by social norms, laws, and approval of others.

Question 3

Tinto's model of student retention emphasizes that students are more likely to persist when they have:

Accepted Answer

Academic and social integration into the institution

Answer

Tinto argued persistence rises with academic and social integration into campus life.

Question 4

Which Section 504 provision is most relevant for a student with a documented disability who does not need special education?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodations in the general classroom

Answer

Section 504 requires accommodations so eligible students have equal access to education.

Question 5

In Holland's career theory, the letters RIASEC stand for personality and environment types. The 'S' stands for:

Accepted Answer

Social

Answer

RIASEC is Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional.

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