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Imagine the Following Scenario: Administrators at the Local High School

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Imagine the following scenario: Administrators at the local high school have been impressed by recent media reports of cerebral hemispheric specialization,and are considering curricular reform to achieve a better balance between "left-brained" and "right-brained" activities.You have been hired to advise them on this issue.What would your recommendation be,and why?


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Group Standard

A set of norms or expected behaviors shared by a group of individuals.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort (dissonance) when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Role-Playing Theory

The concept that individuals learn and understand roles by acting them out, which can influence their behavior and perceptions in various social contexts.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory focused on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.

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