Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Findings in the Report

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the findings in the report "A Nation at Risk"?

• A)children tended to be tested too much, especially in later grades
• B)tests should be administered beginning in the upper elementary or middle school grades
• C)children in the USA scored better than students in most European countries but lower than most students in Asian countries
• D)the quality of American education was mediocre compared with other countries

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goal

refers to a shared goal that requires two or more groups to work together, reducing conflict by uniting them towards a common objective.

Social Exchange Theory

A conceptual framework suggesting that social behavior is the result of an exchange process, aiming to maximize benefits and minimize costs.

Altruistic Behavior

Actions taken to benefit others without expectation of reward or recognition, often at a cost to oneself.

Superordinate Goals

Superordinate goals are overarching objectives that can only be achieved by the cooperation of two or more individuals or groups, helping to reduce conflict by aligning interests.