Define assimilation and give an example.
What will be an ideal response?
Assimilation is the cognitive process of altering new information to fit an existing scheme. Examples will vary. One example is a child that calls a plane a "birdie" because it is flying in the sky, just as birds do.
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Gardner would describe a person with a great understanding of his or her own inner feelings as having a high level of _____ intelligence
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In a "Social Policy Perspective," all of the following were given as reasons for parents to be licensed EXCEPT
A) providing a way to determine parental competence. B) saving children from neglect and violence. C) preventing single people from having children. D) preventing future crime and violence committed by maltreated children.
Mikaela wonders if she has a personality disorder or just has a quirky or difficult personality. To differentiate between those two options, the best question for her to ask herself is:
A. whether she has ever considered suicide or any form of self-harm. B. whether some aspect of her personality is having a negative effect on her. C. whether she had a difficult, traumatic, or conflict-filled childhood. D. whether she has a strong, close support system.
With respect to Gardner's multiple intelligences, a successful professional athlete is likely to excel in _____ intelligence.
A. linguistic B. interpersonal C. naturalistic D. bodily-kinesthetic