Betsy Sees Public Schools as a Problem, Rather Than a Public

question 36

Multiple Choice

Betsy sees public schools as a problem, rather than a public good. She would rather convert them into places for private corporations to maximize profit and train obedient workers. Betsy's view is most likely shaped by ______.

• A) essentialism
• B) discrimination
• C) rationalization
• D) legitimation

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Definitions:

Nomothetic

An approach in psychology that focuses on studying what we share with others, using statistical methods to derive general laws.

Idiographic

Pertaining to the study or approach focusing on the individual, often used in contrast to nomothetic approaches that focus on generalizations.

Self-actualized Personality

A psychological condition or achievement where an individual realizes their full potential, often associated with peak experiences and true personal fulfillment.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a drive or need present in everyone.