Acme Inc Found a Tricky Way to Conform to the Letter

question 120

Multiple Choice

Acme Inc. found a tricky way to conform to the letter of the law with respect to new EPA regulations, even though they violated the spirit of the law. This is called

• A) the capture theory.
• B) collusive response.
• C) share-the-gains, share-the-pains theory.
• D) creative response.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The cognitive process by which a person integrates new ideas, experiences, or information into existing cognitive structures.

Schema

Cognitive structures or frameworks that help organize and interpret information, forming the basis of knowledge and understanding.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, during which a child from about 2 to 7 years old begins to engage in symbolic play but does not yet understand concrete logic.

Formal Operational

The final stage of cognitive development (as per Jean Piaget's theory), characterized by the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.