Drawing Conclusions from Praxis Core Reading

The video tutorial guides future teachers through a strategy for answering questions based on a passage. It emphasizes reading the question first to guide the passage analysis. The passage discusses how the number of times an advertisement is encountered affects its persuasive impact, particularly in uncluttered environments. The tutorial evaluates different scenarios to determine which would most reliably increase an ad's impact, concluding that a barren highway with few billboards is the least cluttered and most effective scenario.

What is the suggested strategy when dealing with a passage that has only one question?

• Skim through both the passage and the question quickly.

• Read the passage first and then the question.

• Ignore the question and focus on the passage.

• Read the question first to guide the reading of the passage.

According to the passage, what influences the persuasive impact of an advertisement?

• The time of day the advertisement is shown.

• The color scheme of the advertisement.

• The number of exposures to the advertisement.

• The length of the advertisement.

When does the repetition effect of an advertisement become less reliable?

• When the advertisement is shown in a cluttered environment.

• When the advertisement is too long.

• When the advertisement is shown on social media.

• When the advertisement is shown late at night.

Which scenario is considered the least cluttered according to the passage?

• Listening to a talk radio station with few advertisements.

• Watching television and changing channels to avoid commercials.

• Reading a newspaper with limited advertisements.

• Driving on an empty highway with few billboards.

Why is driving on an empty highway considered an uncluttered situation?

• Because the billboards are very colorful.

• Because there are no other cars on the road.

• Because driving is not considered program material.

• Because the highway is well-lit.

In the context of the passage, what is meant by 'program material'?

• The script of the advertisement.

• The background music in an advertisement.

• The advertisements themselves.

• The main content being consumed, such as a TV show or radio program.

Why is reading a newspaper with limited advertisements not the best scenario?

• Because newspapers have too many pages.

• Because reading a newspaper is considered program material.

• Because newspapers are outdated.

• Because newspaper advertisements are not effective.

What makes the scenario of being put on hold during a telephone call cluttered?

• The length of the hold time.

• The quality of the phone call.

• The presence of various automated advertising messages.

• The background music played during the hold.

What should you do after restating the rules in your own words?

• Skip the question and move on.

• Ignore the rules and use common sense.

• Apply the rules to the choices given.

• Ask someone else for their opinion.

What is the main takeaway from the passage regarding advertisement exposure?

• Advertisements are not effective at all.

• Advertisements should be shown in the evening.

• Advertisements are more effective in uncluttered environments.

• More advertisements are always better.