A Large Scholarship Is Available Only to Students Whose Parents

question 91

Multiple Choice

A large scholarship is available only to students whose parents are alumni from a certain university. What is reinforced by this criterion for scholarship application?

• A) meritocracy
• B) social exclusion
• C) professionalization
• D) credential inflation

Understand the role of natural selection and evolutionary theory in explaining behavioral adaptations.

Understand the geographic centers of scientific learning and their historical significance during the Scientific Revolution.

Identify the pioneering individuals in the scientific revolution and their contributions to medical and astronomical sciences.

Recognize the factors that contributed to the dissemination and popularity of scientific thought in diverse regions.

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Definitions:

Unusual Context

A situation or setting that is different from what is normal, customary, or expected, often providing unique challenges or opportunities.

Random Letters

A sequence of letters chosen without any specific pattern or order, often used in experiments to create stimuli that lack meaningful content.

Gordon Bower

An influential psychologist known for his research in human memory, emotion, and the structure of cognitive systems.

Mnemonic Devices

Methods an individual can employ to enhance their memory and recall abilities.