What Is the "Hidden Curriculum"? What Nonacademic Functions Does It

question 51

Essay

What is the "hidden curriculum"? What nonacademic functions does it fulfill?

Define and recognize different cognitive biases, such as not-invented-here bias and anchoring effect.

Understand the concept of satisficing and its role in decision making.

Recognize the influence of problem framing on decision outcomes.

Identify factors that contribute to the violation of statistical principles in decision making.

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Definitions:

Tractor Suspension

The system in a tractor that absorbs shocks and vibrations from the ground, improving comfort for the driver and stability of the vehicle.

Landing Gear Failures

Refers to the malfunction or breakdown of the landing gear system, which supports aircraft during landing, takeoff, and when parked.

Crank Gear Tooth

A tooth on the gear that interfaces with the crankshaft, playing a critical role in the conversion of linear piston movement into rotational motion.

Cryogenic Refrigerated Unit

A cooling system that uses very low temperature substances (cryogens) to achieve temperatures well below those possible with traditional refrigeration.