Match the Definition to the Term

question 1

Multiple Choice

Match the definition to the term.
-zone of proximal development (ZPD)

• A)concept that describes the difference between what a person is intellectually ca-pable of on his or her own and what is possible with the mild guidance from someone who is more capable
• B)four major sequential steps between infancy and late adolescence,each one in-volving the acquisition of new strategies and ways of thinking that permit the so-lution of previously unsolvable problems
• C)term for three ways of conceptualizing,or mentally representing,material being taught which parallel the Piagetian stages of cognitive development
• D)the observation that over the past century,as new revisions of intelligence tests have been developed,subjects have been getting "smarter" (as measured by aver-age performance on intelligence test items)at an impressively steady rate
• E)theory that the performance of all intellectual tasks requires both a single common factor,called general intelligence (g),and a second,specific factor (s)which is unique to the task

Understand the concept of utility and how it relates to income.

Learn the principles of risk assessment in financial decisions.

Identify the characteristics of risk-averse, risk-neutral, and risk-loving behaviors.

Calculate expected utility to make informed decisions in uncertain situations.

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Definitions:

Formal Channels

Established pathways for communication within an organization, typically outlined in its hierarchy or organizational structure.

Grapevines

Informal communication channels within organizations where information, rumors, and gossip are spread unofficially among employees.

Incorrect Information

Data or facts that are wrong, misleading, or inaccurately presented.

Keep It Simple

A principle emphasizing the importance of making things easy to understand or not complicating tasks unnecessarily.