The reason that rumors thrive on ambiguity is because
a. they are true.
b. role extension is involved.
c. rumors fill in missing information.
d. the facts demand ambiguity.
c. rumors fill in missing information.
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The formal education system in the United States has a definite ________ bias
a. conservative b. liberal c. libertarian d. radical
Sadie told a few of her friends at school that their physics teacher was selling drugs to students. Though the information was baseless, it spread to the entire school, and the physics teacher was asked to step down while the inquiry was in progress. In this case, the information spread by Sadie is an example of a _____.
A. rumor B. fad C. rage D. fact E. riot
The comparative research of Yi Che, Akiko Hayashi, and Joseph Tobin who observed preschools in the United States and China found that American early-childhood teachers in the United States tend to believe that
a. their job is to protect and support children's self-esteem. b. it is developmentally appropriate to subject a child to peer criticism in front of other students. c. any praise given to students should be genuine (not empty words like "that's wonderful"—regardless of quality.) d. interpersonal conflicts should be downplayed.
Which of the following is true regarding Islam?
A. Muslims vary sharply in their interpretations of traditions. B. Islam recognizes Jesus as the son of God. C. Islam is more individualistic in its expression than Christianity. D. Muslim governments do not reinforce Islamic practices through laws.