In a 2010 OECD Ranking of Countries for Reading and Math

question 51

Multiple Choice

In a 2010 OECD ranking of countries for reading and math achievement among 15-year-olds, the United States placed:

• A) 1st
• B) 2nd
• C) 10th
• D) 15th

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings, thoughts, and feelings.

Personal Awareness

The conscious recognition and understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Altered States

Conditions of consciousness that are distinctly different from normal waking states, such as those induced by meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, and environment.