Which of the Following Statements About STEM Majors Is Correct

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about STEM majors is correct?

• A)Having a STEM major is the only way to earn a good salary upon graduation.
• B)STEM refers to majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• C)STEM jobs are among only a few that pay good salaries upon college graduation today.
• D)STEM majors are less attractive to employers than vague majors that imply a broad range of skills.

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Definitions:

Goal-Directed Behavior

Behavior in which several schemes are combined and coordinated to generate a single act to solve a problem.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where infants (4-8 months) repeat pleasurable actions that are centered on their own body.

Primary Circular Reactions

Repetitive actions focused on the body that infants engage in for pleasure, part of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development.

Schema

A cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.