Which of the Following Statements Is True of Education and the Literacy

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of education and the literacy rate of a country?

• A) According to the World Bank, even countries with less than 50 percent literacy have been economically successful.
• B) Numerous studies indicate a direct link between the literacy rate of a country and its capability for rapid economic growth.
• C) Communicating in a literate market is much more difficult than communicating with one in which a marketer must depend on pictures and symbols.
• D) Increasingly, schools are seen as leading to negative cultural changes.
• E) Compared to governments, education has relatively little influence on culture.

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Definitions:

Scholastic Learning

Education or learning that is based on the academic principles of scholarship.

Conformity Curriculum

An educational approach designed to ensure students adhere to established norms and standards.

George Herbert Mead

A pioneering sociologist and philosopher known for his work in social psychology and the development of symbolic interactionism.

Subjective Side

Refers to personal perceptions, feelings, and experiences that influence an individual's understanding and interpretation of the world.