Individual Differences in Mental Development

Respond to the REVIEW question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9. Make sure your response is thorough.

Revel Section 9.6, Individual Differences in Mental Development Explaining Individual and Group Differences in IQ Journal 9.4

Since there is actually no review question, lets do the Connect question:

Explain how dynamic assessment is consistent with Vygotskys zone of proximal development and with scaffolding (you will need to refer back to the Vygotsky discussion in chapter seven)

Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 9

Revel Section 9.8, Learning in School How Well-Educated Are U.S. Children? Journal 9.6

Sandy wonders why her daughter Miras teacher often has students work on assignments in small, cooperative groups. Explain the benefits of this approach to Sandy.

Respond to the APPLY question under the “Ask Yourself” section in Chapter 10

Revel Section 10.2, Self-Understanding Influences on Self-Esteem

Journal 10.1

Should parents try to promote childrens self-esteem by telling them theyre smart or wonderful? Are children harmed if they do not feel good about everything they do? Explain

****PLEASE RESPOND IN and ONLY CITE FROM THE BOOK… Chapter 9 & 10 Berk, L. E. (2014). (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-134-41266-5