Students May Fantasize About a World Without Tests

question 62

Multiple Choice

Students may fantasize about a world without tests.But in reality,a world without tests would be more of a nightmare than a dream.This is so because

• A) nepotism in hiring and promotions would be rampant.
• B) professionals would not be properly credentialed.
• C) educational difficulties would be more difficult to diagnose.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Pain

A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, and is both a physical sensation and an emotional experience.

Feature Detectors

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Gestalt View

A psychological approach that looks at the human mind and behavior as a whole.

Synesthesia

A condition in which one sense is simultaneously perceived by one or more additional senses. For example, seeing colors when hearing music.