The Pythagoreans Sought a Mathematical Order They Believed to Be

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Pythagoreans sought a mathematical order they believed to be inherent in the universe. They also

• A) rejected democracy as too chaotic and corrupt.
• B) believed that human beings were simply complex machines.
• C) participated in the cult of Dionysus.
• D) believed in the immortality and transmigration of souls.
• E) believed that water is the original substance.

Recognize the importance of internal and external forces in organizational change.

Understand the significance of the patient's or individual's belief in the success of change.

Identify the stages in Rogers's five-stage diffusion of innovations model.

Differentiate between the skills of a change agent and those not typically associated with change agency.

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Definitions:

Lump Sum Payment

A one-time payment made specifically rather than multiple smaller payments over time.

Obligations

Duties or responsibilities imposed legally or socially, requiring a person or entity to act or refrain from acting in a certain manner.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on a loan or investment calculated each month and added to the balance, so future interest accrues on a larger total.

Savings

Money set aside for future use rather than spending immediately.