Attempting Covert Influence by Selectively Providing Information and Structuring Events

question 60

Multiple Choice

Attempting covert influence by selectively providing information and structuring events in favour of the desired change is the __________ strategy of overcoming resistance to change.

• A) facilitation and agreement
• B) manipulation and cooption
• C) explicit and implicit coercion
• D) participation and involvement
• E) facilitation and support

Acknowledge the impact of developmental and genetic factors on cognitive abilities and intelligence.

Recognize the significance of algorithms, heuristics, and set theories in solving problems and making decisions.

Understand the different theories of intelligence and their proponents.

Explain the aspects and types of problem-solving techniques.

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Definitions:

Conventional Level

According to Kohlberg, a period during which moral judgments largely reflect social rules and conventions.

Intellectual Spurt

A significant and rapid increase in a person's cognitive abilities or knowledge, often occurring during developmental stages.

Decentration

Simultaneous focusing (centering) on more than one aspect or dimension of a problem or situation.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-12) where children gain a better understanding of concrete events and logical operations, but struggle with abstract concepts.