Sam Is a Young Adult Who Is Enrolled in College

question 146

Multiple Choice

Sam is a young adult who is enrolled in college in the United States.He is taking a broad range of courses and is passionate about automobiles and motorcycles.He has the capacity to perform tasks that Piaget would deem formal operational; however, he selectively uses his cognitive ability.In which of the following courses is he more likely to perform cognitive tasks that are within formal operations?

• A)literature
• B)small engine repair
• C)computer-aided design (CAD)
• D)psychology and sociology

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Definitions:

Resources

Assets or materials that can be drawn upon by an individual or organization to function effectively and achieve goals.

Social Proof

Social proof is a psychological phenomenon where people assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation, often used in marketing and persuasion strategies.

Norm Of Reciprocity

A social expectation that people will respond to each other in kind, returning benefits for benefits.

Public Commitments

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