Which of the Following Best Describes Pragmatism as a Component

question 263

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes pragmatism as a component of postformal operational thought?

• A) an awareness of how sensory input and motor skills can be incorporated to solve situational problems that are more concrete
• B) an awareness of how social factors and factors specific to a given situation must be taken into account in approaching most of life's problems
• C) an awareness of how logic can be used to solve all of life's problems
• D) an awareness of how one's internal state affects his or her physiological response

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Definitions:

Shared Goals

Objectives or aims that are pursued by more than one person or group, often leading to cooperation in efforts to achieve the outcome.

Cooperation

The process of groups working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another.

Competition

The rivalry among businesses or individuals for clients, market share, or achievement in a field, often driving innovation and improvements.