Which of the Following Best Captures the Idea of Practical

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures the idea of practical wisdom?

• A) Practical wisdom is the ability to turn a situation to one's own advantage, which is not necessarily virtuous.
• B) Practical wisdom is a deep understanding of the nature of virtue and motivation, which is required to be truly virtuous.
• C) Practical wisdom is the ability to recognize the appropriate way to put a particular virtue into practice in a specific situation.
• D) Practical wisdom is a deep understanding of human relationships, which is required for exercising certain kinds of virtues.

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Definitions:

Irregular Schedules

Unpredictable or non-consistent time patterns in work, sleep, or activities.

Temperament

The natural element of a person's character that encompasses their usual mood, patterns of behavior, and emotional reactions.

Irritable

A frequent mood characterized by easy annoyance and often resulting in impatient or snappy responses.

Thomas and Chess

Psychologists known for their research in child temperament, particularly in identifying three basic temperaments in infants and how these influence developmental outcomes.