Learning and Academic Success

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What are the five stages of learning progress?

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Acquisition, proficiency, maintenance, generalization, and adaptation.

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How do learners with mild disabilities progress through learning stages?

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They tend to move through the stages more slowly and need more support or scaffolding.

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Why is the ability to process information critical for learners?

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It is critical to their academic success.

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What challenges do deficits in attention, memory, and executive functions present?

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They present special problems as teachers often assume control, leading to passive learning styles.

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What is extrinsic motivation?

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Motivation supplied by rewards or punishments to alter behaviors.

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What is intrinsic motivation?

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Motivation that comes from personal needs, such as competence, self-determination, or relatedness.

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What is an external locus of control?

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The belief that events are determined by luck or the actions of others.

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What is an internal locus of control?

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The belief that outcomes are determined by one's own efforts, associated with greater learning effectiveness.

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What is a failure spiral?

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A pattern where significant experiences of failure lead to more failures.

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What is a success spiral?

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A pattern where successes lead to more successes.