W What Is a Science Topic That Could Be Successfully

question 7

Multiple Choice

W What is a science topic that could be successfully approached from an STS perspective?

• A) Shadows
• B) Phases of the moon
• C) The formation of volcanoes and mountains
• D) Gravitational force
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Intention

A mental state involving commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future.

Social Loafing

The occurrence in which people put in less effort towards reaching a goal when part of a group than they do when working individually.

Ringelmann Effect

The Ringelmann Effect describes the phenomenon where individuals in a group become less productive as the size of the group increases.

Social Loafing

The behavior of individuals demonstrating decreased effort in goal achievement while in a group setting versus when working independently.