Dr. James Naismith Invented

question 54

Multiple Choice

Dr. James Naismith invented:

• A) checkers
• B) the cure for malaria
• C) the game of basketball
• D) the polio vaccine
• E) the quarantine system at Ellis Island

Understand the concept of social capital and its influence on networks.

Interpret the importance of social object theory in digital platforms.

Acknowledge the role of social network sites (SNS) in creating user interactions and communities.

Understand the concept and impact of word-of-mouth (WOM) in market dynamics.

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Definitions:

Stand and Deliver

A phrase often used to demand that someone stops and submits to the speaker's demands, popularly known due to its historical context in robbery but also the title of a film about an inspiring high school teacher.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecies

A phenomenon where a belief or expectation, correct or incorrect, affects a person's behavior in such a way that it influences the outcome to conform to the prediction.

Educational Failure

The inability to achieve a desired or required level of academic performance or the non-achievement of educational goals.

High-Ability Classes

Educational tracks or programs designed for students who demonstrate above-average abilities or skills in certain areas.