If People Define Situations as Real, They Are Real in Their

question 41

Multiple Choice

If people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences. This classic statement is known as the ________.

• A) Peter principle
• B) Thomas theorem
• C) Ouchi principle
• D) Garfinkel theorem

Identify barriers to critical thinking, including denial and resistance.

Discern the role of clichés in critical analysis.

Appreciate the importance of reasoning as a key characteristic for citizens.

Assess the influence of personal choices versus circumstances on people’s lives.

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Definitions:

Deferred Imitation

The ability to observe an action and replicate it later, even without the immediate presence of the original stimulus or model.

Echolalia

The automatic repetition of sounds or words.

Primary Circular Reaction

A developmental stage in infants characterized by repetitive actions focused on the infant's body, leading to the discovery of new experiences.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, a key concept in cognitive development.