TESTBANKFORSuccessinPracticalVocationalNursing
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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE n
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
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be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years n n n n n n n n n
b. One who has children and grandchildren n n n n n
c. One who knows the routine of education n n n n n n
d. One who is in his or her early 20s n n n n n n n n
ANS: D n
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the n n n n n n n n
educational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early
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20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many years and
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the learner who has children and grandchildren would be
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identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does not
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provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 n n n
TOP: Adult learner
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living
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alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to
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care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner.
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b. a returning adult learner.
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c. someone in need of counseling. n n n n
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. n n n n n n n
ANS: A n
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come
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to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A
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returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in
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needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having
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areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult
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learners are accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 n n n
TOP: Adult learner
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another
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student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
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experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. n n n n n
b. taking a continuing education course. n n n n
c. enrolling in an academic program. n n n n
d. attending credit classes at the mall. n n n n n
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, ANS: A n
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
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who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care.
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An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal educational
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setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Informal educational experience
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
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n program is: n
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
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b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” n n n n n n n
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
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d. “I work well with my hands.”
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ANS: D n
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
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promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
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negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Hidden dangers
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
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n nursing program? n
a. Few responsibilities at home n n n
b. Motivation to succeed n n
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid n n n n
d. Few daily distractions n n
ANS: B n
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
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succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to
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all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Factors predisposing to success
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
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a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems n
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C n
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks
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the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of
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succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
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universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
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superseded by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 n n n
TOP: Hidden dangers
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. n n n
b. fail an academic program. n n n
c. express oneself in class. n n n
d. have unlimited absences. n n
ANS: C n
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
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not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
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not addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge n n REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 n n n
TOP: Learner rights
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
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educational program without due process?
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a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D n
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or
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herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
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amendments do not address due process.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge n n REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 n n n
TOP: Learner rights
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program,
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the most effective peer response would be:
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a. “Better get over being so negative.” n n n n n
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
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c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”n n n n n n n n n
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” n n n n n n n
ANS: B n
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10th Edition Carrol Collier
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,Chapter 01: Personal Resources of an Adult Learner
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Carroll: Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing, 10th Edition
n n n n n n
MULTIPLE CHOICE n
1. Which individual in a practical/vocational nursing class would
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be identified as a traditionaladult learner?
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a. One who has been out of school for many years n n n n n n n n n
b. One who has children and grandchildren n n n n n
c. One who knows the routine of education n n n n n n
d. One who is in his or her early 20s n n n n n n n n
ANS: D n
Traditional adult learners are individuals who come to the n n n n n n n n
educational program directly from high school or another
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program of study. They are usually in their late teens or early
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20s. Thelearner who has been out of school for many years and
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the learner who has children and grandchildren would be
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identified as a returning adult learner. The learner who knows the routine of education does not
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provide sufficient information for classification.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Application n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 n n n
TOP: Adult learner
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
n n n
2. A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, “I’m fresh out of high school and living
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alone for the first time in my life. I’m learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to
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care for my patients.” This statement identifies the student as
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a. a traditional adult learner.
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b. a returning adult learner.
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c. someone in need of counseling. n n n n
d. someone who is not accustomed to formal education. n n n n n n n
ANS: A n
Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come
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to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A
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returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in
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needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having
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areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult
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learners are accustomed to formal education.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 1 n n n
TOP: Adult learner
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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3. A nursing student states, “I have taken advantage of informal learning experiences.” Another
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student asks, “Could you give me an example?” The best example of an informal learning
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
experience is
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a. caring for a disabled family member. n n n n n
b. taking a continuing education course. n n n n
c. enrolling in an academic program. n n n n
d. attending credit classes at the mall. n n n n n
1
, ANS: A n
Informal learning experiences are those that take place outside a formal educational setting. A person
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who cares for a disabled family member would gain knowledge and skill in providing personal care.
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An education course, academic program, and credited classes all take place in a formal educational
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setting.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension n n REF: p. 3 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Informal educational experience
n n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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4. An example of a self-talk “script” that promotes success in a practical/vocational nursing
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n program is: n
a. “I get sick from smelling bad odors.”
n n n n n n
b. “What if I’m ‘all thumbs’ in practice lab?” n n n n n n n
c. “I don’t think the instructor likes me.”
n n n n n n
d. “I work well with my hands.”
n n n n n
ANS: D n
The statement “I work well with my hands” is a positive thought. It focuses on strength and
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promotes the expectation that the individual will succeed. All other options are examples of
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negative thinking that create expectations for problems and failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
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TOP: Hidden dangers
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
n n n
5. Which factor is common to all types of adult learners that predisposes them to success in a
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n nursing program? n
a. Few responsibilities at home n n n
b. Motivation to succeed n n
c. Automatic qualification for financial aid n n n n
d. Few daily distractions n n
ANS: B n
The only statement applicable to all types of adult learners is that the majority is motivated to
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succeed. The other factors may be applicable to one or two classifications of learners but not to
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all three.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2
n n n
TOP: Factors predisposing to success
n n n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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6. Which fear is commonly shared by nursing students?
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a. Succeeding
b. Economic problems n
c. Failure
d. Ridicule
ANS: C n
, Some degree of fear of failure is nearly universal and often relates to earlier failures or setbacks
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the learner has experienced in other educational settings. Few individuals are afraid of
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succeeding. Uncertainty about economic issues is common among students but is not as
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universal as fear of failure. Fear of ridicule is rarely a concern; if present, it is usually
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superseded by fear of failure.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis n n REF: p. 4 OBJ: 2 n n n
TOP: Hidden dangers
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
n n n
7. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees students the right to
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a. graduate from a program. n n n
b. fail an academic program. n n n
c. express oneself in class. n n n
d. have unlimited absences. n n
ANS: C n
The First Amendment provides for freedom of expression as long as what is expressed does
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not disrupt class or infringe on the rights of peers. The remaining options are topics that are
n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n
not addressed by this amendment.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge n n REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 n n n
TOP: Learner rights
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
n n n
8. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the learner from being asked to leave an
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educational program without due process?
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a. Eleventh
b. Twelfth
c. Thirteenth
d. Fourteenth
ANS: D n
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees due process. The learner has the right to defend him- or
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herself if charged with a violation of policy or rules. The Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth
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amendments do not address due process.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge n n REF: p. 7 OBJ: 6 n n n
TOP: Learner rights
n n n KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A n n n n
MSC: NCLEX: N/A
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9. When a nursing student expresses concern about being dismissed unfairly from the program,
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the most effective peer response would be:
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a. “Better get over being so negative.” n n n n n
b. “You have rights under the Fourteenth Amendment.”
n n n n n n
c. “Watch what you say in class to reduce this possibility.”n n n n n n n n n
d. “Instructors really do have control over what happens.” n n n n n n n
ANS: B n
