According to research by psychologist William Perry, students entering Harvard University tended to have a view of the world that meant that they reasoned that something was right or wrong;
people were good or bad; and others were either for them or against them. He called this __________.
a) postformal thought
b) dualistic thinking
c) dialectical thinking
d) formal operational thought
Answer: b
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a. orgasm b. resolution c. excitement d. plateau e. climax
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a. the criminal justice system becomes more "color blind." b. it were more selectively applied. c. law enforcement could work more efficiently and promptly. d. it were more broadly applied.
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A. high school dropouts B. emerging adults who inherit wealth C. emerging adults who acquire tertiary education D. graduates of high school