The Dawes Severalty Act Was Based on the Belief That

question 105

Multiple Choice

The Dawes Severalty Act was based on the belief that

• A) Indians should be allowed to participate actively in decisions concerning their future.
• B) by establishing reservations as enclaves protected from white encroachment, Indian culture could be preserved.
• C) families headed by men were the desired model for all societies.
• D) Indians could best be assimilated into mainstream American society by teaching them the skills necessary to become factory workers.

Recognize the role of reflective and epistemic cognition in understanding knowledge and beliefs.

Relate the developmental aspects of thinking and reasoning to individual differences, including age and educational level.

Understand the implications of cognitive development theories in real-world contexts, including education and workplace.

Appreciate the diversity in reasoning processes across cultures and its impact on cognitive development.

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Sexual Norms

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Contemporary America

The modern or current period in the United States, often focusing on cultural, social, political, and technological aspects.

Human Sexuality

The way humans experience and express themselves sexually, encompassing a wide range of behaviors, orientations, and identities.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests employees are more likely to be motivated and satisfied if they perceive their treatment in the workplace as fair, particularly in comparison with others.