You Are Reading a History Textbook and Come Across the Term

question 310

Multiple Choice

You are reading a history textbook and come across the term 'Social Darwinism'. What does this idea refer to?

• A)that more social societies are more prosperous
• B)that more prosperous societies are more social
• C)that more prosperous societies are genetically superior
• D)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be estimated on the basis of how social they are
• E)that the long-term prosperity of a society can be increased by becoming more social

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Definitions:

Academic Performance

Academic performance refers to the level of success a student achieves in their educational endeavors, typically measured by grades and test scores.

Cognitive View

A perspective within psychology that emphasizes mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as central to understanding behavior.

Mindset

Dweck’s concept referring to the cognitive view individuals develop for themselves; individuals have either a fixed or growth mindset.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, rather than by the enjoyment of the activity itself.