Students at a Local High School Are Opposing Restrictions the Administration

question 32

Multiple Choice

Students at a local high school are opposing restrictions the administration has placed on students interacting on social networking websites.The administration believes that the sites promote aggressive behavior among students.The students have offered research findings that show social networking sites do not increase aggression.They believe the administrators are only seeking out evidence that supports their view,which is an example of

• A)critical thinking.
• B)scientific skepticism.
• C)disinterestedness.
• D)confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Authority Relationships

The structured interactions between individuals within an organization based on hierarchal positions where one party has the right to direct others and expect compliance.

Team Approach

A collaborative working style where tasks and goals are approached collectively by a group, emphasizing teamwork and shared responsibilities.

Positive Consequence

A beneficial result of a particular action or condition, often used as a form of reinforcement.

Decentralization

The process of distributing or dispersing functions, powers, people, or things away from a central location or authority, often to achieve a more distributed and participatory form of decision-making or governance.