Does having an unusual name, such as Chastity, Englebert or Moon unit, have an effect on how a child develops? The results of some previous studies agrees with the commonsense idea that such as name could cause a child to be rejected or ridiculed and thus could have a negative effect on the child‘s intellectual or social development. It would seem logical that rejection and ridicule could cause a child to avoid social contact or lower motivation or interest in scholastic achievement. Two new studies, however, indicate that this is not so.
Once study which involved 23000 second to eleventh graders in Midwestern urban school district, found that unusual or undesirable names did not affect intellectual development. The other study, of 724 ninth and twelfth graders in two Midwestern high schools, found no problem in either intellectual or social development due to a person’s name. Apparently, concludes the first study, once we get to know someone, other characteristics besides their name become much more intellectual in how we react to them.
Because unusual names are often associated with ethnic groups, the research suggests that the apparent effect of names may actually be the effect of ethnic group membership. [But further research is needed to prove this.] Finally the research states that some evidence indicates that if a name does have an effect, which may rarely happen, it could be a positive effect as often as a negative effect. For example, an unusual name could help to “build character” or help you recall a person.
1.Based on the results of the studies, what should an elementary school teacher do to ensure that a child with an unusual name develops normal intellectual ability?
A. Make a special effort to ignore the child
B. Try to give the child a more acceptable "nickname"
C. Treat the child fairly, like others in the class
D. Protect the child from other children.
E. Call attention to the child's name to "build character"
2. When choosing a name for a child , how could a parent best use this study to help ensure the child's normal social development?
A. Keep in mind that other characteristics are more important than the name.
B. Try not to choose an ethnic name.
C. Consider and unusual name because it will have positive results.
D. Choose a popular name to ensure that the child gets along with others.
E. Give the child a "neutral" name to prevent shyness
3. Which one of the following conclusions is supported by the results of these studies?
A. Characteristics other than the ones name have no effect on academic achievement.
B. Unusual names do not determine intellectual development.
C. Ethnic group membership is the main factor affecting social development
D. In many cases, unusual names help to "build character"
E. Having an unusual name is one favor that affects both social and intellectual development.
4. Which of the following statements is best supported by the new studies?
A. The study results can be applied to adults as well as children.
B. They study results are accurate for all school-age children up to the twelfth grade.
C. The results are valid only for urban midwestern schoolchildren
D. The idea that ones name is the most important factor in development is not correct
E. The study with 23,000 students is more valid than the study with 724
I think
1.C
2.A
3.A
4. I'm not sure I think it's B
1 - I agree with C
2 - no
3 - no
4 - no
2.E
3.B
4.E
I'm sorry. Your choice of A for #2 is correct. My bad. B is correct for #3. E is NOT correct for #4. The size of the study does not indicate its validity (unless it was ridiculously small; 724 is not necessarily too small).
ok i really think its D for #4, please help
1. A
2. E
3. B
4. E
1. C. Treat the child fairly, like others in the class - The studies indicate that unusual or undesirable names do not affect intellectual development. Therefore, the elementary school teacher should treat the child with an unusual name like any other student in order to ensure normal intellectual ability.
2. A. Keep in mind that other characteristics are more important than the name - The studies suggest that other characteristics, such as personality and behavior, are more significant than the name when it comes to social development. So, when choosing a name, parents should prioritize qualities beyond the name itself.
3. B. Unusual names do not determine intellectual development - The studies found no evidence to support the idea that unusual names have a negative effect on intellectual development. Therefore, the conclusion is that the name itself does not determine a child's intellectual development.
4. D. The idea that one's name is the most important factor in development is not correct - The studies provide evidence that disproves the common belief that having an unusual name negatively impacts a child's development. The studies suggest that other factors, such as personality and behavior, are more influential than the name itself.