Many National Task Forces on Education Have Warned That the United

question 22

Multiple Choice

Many national task forces on education have warned that the United States is ʺa nation at riskʺ because

• A) the schools are becoming multicultural.
• B) fewer students are attending schools.
• C) the cost of education has dramatically increased.
• D) the educational foundations are being eroded by mediocrity.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group which can impair their performance.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for evidence that fits one’s beliefs while ignoring any evidence that does not fit those beliefs.

Convergent

Pertaining to an approach or process that involves bringing different elements together toward a common point or agreement.

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.