Tracy Has Been Hired as Superintendent of Schools for a Large

question 40

Multiple Choice

Tracy has been hired as superintendent of schools for a large city.Student achievement test scores are far below the norm,so she implements a force field analysis to initiate some major changes.What would Lewin say Tracy must consider to be successful?

• A) the slow pace of incremental change
• B) the subsystem levers
• C) the context of the situation
• D) being a participant in the situation

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Definitions:

Aaron Beck

A psychiatrist known as the father of cognitive therapy, which focuses on changing negative thoughts and beliefs.

Placebo Effect

The apparent success of a medication or treatment due to the patient’s expectations or hopes rather than to the drug or treatment itself.

Novelty Bias

The tendency of individuals to prefer novel objects or experiences over familiar ones.

Therapeutic Window

The range of drug dosages which can treat disease effectively while staying within the safety margin, minimizing the risk of side effects.