The Single Most Important Factor Contributing to Continuing Innovation in American

question 11

Multiple Choice

The single most important factor contributing to continuing innovation in American society is the:

• A) work done by garage and basement hobbyists.
• B) continuous effort to recruit foreign geniuses.
• C) performance of high-caliber academic and research universities.
• D) increased attention to standardized testing in science education.
• E) raising the status of scientists to the level of national sports heroes.

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Definitions:

Mental Stimulus Evaluation

The psychological process of assessing and interpreting stimuli from the environment in a manner that influences mental states and behaviors.

Neurological Assessment

A clinical evaluation of the nervous system to identify signs of neurological disorders or injuries.

Habituate Rapidly

The process of quickly becoming accustomed or desensitized to a stimulus through repeated exposure.

Nonverbal

Communication or interaction that occurs without the use of words, including gestures, body language, and facial expressions.