Which statement about education is true?
a. It emphasizes the provider of knowledge and skills.
b. It emphasizes the recipient of knowledge and skills.
c. It is a process of gaining knowledge and expertise.
d. It results in behavioral change.
ANS: A
Education is the establishment and arrangement of events to facilitate learning. Education em-phasizes the provider's role in providing knowledge and skills. Learning emphasizes the recipient of knowledge and skills. Education does not necessarily result in change, as change is typically not easy for most people. Education is designed to effect changes in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, not necessarily expertise.
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