As a Third Grader, Henry Is Reading Stories About the American

question 85

Multiple Choice

As a third grader, Henry is reading stories about the American Revolution and how the early Americans were willing to fight to gain their freedom. According to conflict theorists, Henry is not only learning to read, but is also absorbing lessons in patriotism and democracy. These lessons would be referred to by conflict theorists as ________.

• A) a latent dysfunction of U.S. education
• B) a part of the hidden curriculum in U.S. schools
• C) a manifest function of education
• D) a manifest dysfunction of education

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Definitions:

ABC Approach

A methodical approach often used in business or personal productivity that categorizes tasks into three levels of importance: A (most important), B (important), and C (least important).

Irrational Belief

A conviction or idea that is maintained despite evidence to the contrary or a lack of logical reasoning.

Imagined Disaster

A scenario envisioned by an individual that involves catastrophic outcomes, often exaggerated beyond likely probabilities.

Type A Personality

A personality pattern characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-driven urgency, impatience, and aggression.