Stephen Hawking Is a Theoretical Physicist Who Is Confined to a Wheelchair

question 66

Multiple Choice

Stephen Hawking is a theoretical physicist who is confined to a wheelchair due to Lou Gehrig's disease and must "speak" by controlling a speech synthesizer through cheek movements. Even with this disability, Dr. Hawking is able to continue to advance our understanding of the universe, which illustrates how human intelligence

• A)is innate.
• B)would not be realized without learning being a continual process.
• C)is less important than our motivation to succeed.
• D)makes us adaptable to different situations.

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Definitions:

Willingness To Experiment

An attitude or approach characterized by the open-mindedness to try new ideas, methods, or activities.

Private Examination

A confidential assessment or investigation conducted outside of public view or awareness.

Crisis Change

Significant alterations to normal functions or processes prompted by emergency or critical situations.

Systematic Change

Structural alterations within an organization or system that are planned and implemented to achieve long-term improvements.