According to Dewey’s theory of ___________, the experimental side of pragmatism, experimentation is essential to the determination of any propositions being considered warranted; it is the direction of reflective inquiry by experimentation.

a. operationalism
b. instrumentalism
c. scientific realism
d. none of the above


Answer: b. instrumentalism

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a. deductive reasoning skills b. hypothetical reasoning skills c. intuitive reasoning skills d. expansive reasoning skills

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Marta is growing quickly. Many of the reflexes with which she was born are fading. She is developing new abilities such as sitting and standing but is not yet able to climb or ride on riding toys. Marta is in her:

A. First year. B. Second year C. Third year D. Forth year

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Although Dougie has always loved his job, he now finds that it is no longer a challenge. He has done it for so long that he has become bored with it. Because of that, he has been looking for some alternative assignments. Dougie is attempting to better his situation by a. weakening his environmental press

b. creating a zone of maximum comfort. c. making his life less continuous. d. demonstrating docility.

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According to the theoretical framework presented in the book, adolescents undergo 3

fundamental changes. These changes are __________, __________, and __________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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