You are developing a test of intelligence to reflect how the concept is defined in the country of Kenya. Which of the following skills would you select for inclusion on the test?
a) ability to select herbal remedies
b) ability to find location via the stars
c) ability to spell words correctly in more than one language
d) ability to bargain and barter with others on a range of products
A
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"Companionate" grandparents usually __________.
A. take full responsibility for raising their grandchildren B. rarely call or visit their grandchildren C. act as supporters and buddies to their grandchildren D. hold clear expectations about the way their grandchildren should behave
You've decided to take action to improve women's lives. According to your text, it would be helpful to keep in mind that
a. with careful persuasion, it's fairly easy to change people's minds. b. focusing on a single problem isn't very useful in light of the wide range of problems that women face. c. social change does not occur overnight; celebrate the victories. d. the only way to accomplish real social change is by persuading our elected officials.
Which of the following is the part of the neuron that keeps it alive and determines whether or not it will fire?
a. The axon b. The cell body c. The dendrite d. The glial cell
Jim looks at a glass and says, "You know, Jay, I think that glass is half full!" Jay responds by saying, "Well, Jim, I think that glass is half empty."
This classic dichotomy describes the difference between a pessimist and an optimist. According to the research of Carver and Scheier, which type of individual has a greater level of perceived control and overall health? a. There is no one answer, because for some people pessimism helps them see the world more realistically, which in turn leads to greater perceived control and health. b. People who are pessimists. c. People who are optimists. d. There is no difference because optimism and pessimism are not based in reality, and stress and health are driven by reality. Optimism and pessimism are just ways of distorting our perception of reality.