Communities of Practice Are Groups of People Who Share a Concern,a

question 127

Multiple Choice

Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern,a set of problems,or a passion about a topic,and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by ________.

• A)taking professional development courses
• B)going to periodic trade shows
• C)interacting on an ongoing basis
• D)attending conferences

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Definitions:

Dissociation Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that individuals can split certain aspects of their cognition or experience from the main stream of consciousness, leading to conditions like dissociative identity disorder.

Placebo

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.

Brain's Release

Brain's release often refers to the release of neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses to communicate within the brain.

Endorphins

Natural, opiate-like neurochemicals in the brain that act as painkillers and are associated with feelings of pleasure or euphoria.