Which One of the Following Is the Best Illustration of Synthesis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the best illustration of synthesis within Bloom's taxonomy?

• A) Angela discovers fallacies in her teacher's argument regarding the value of an agricultural economy in Africa.
• B) Connie dissects an earthworm in order to examine its digestive system.
• C) Edgar uses a principle that he learned in physics to develop a new tool to lift a heavy object.
• D) Georgette writes a justification for corporal punishment using information from her sociology and psychology classes.

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Definitions:

Collectivist Cultures

Societies that prioritize group goals over individual ones and emphasize strong social ties and interdependence.

Ostracism

The exclusion of an individual or group from wider society, often used as a form of social punishment or correction.

Cyberball

A virtual ball-tossing game used in psychological research to study social exclusion and its effects.

Unstable Self-esteem

Refers to fluctuations in a person's self-worth, often dependent on external validation or success.