Jacob Explains a Difficult Situation by Bringing Together Ideas That

question 32

Multiple Choice

Jacob explains a difficult situation by bringing together ideas that reflect the logical aspects of the problem, the emotional aspects of the problems, and his own past experiences in solving problems of this type. The term that best describes Jacob's approach to explaining this problem is:

• A) formal operational thinking
• B) postformal thought
• C) normative thought
• D) dialectical thought

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Definitions:

Affirmative Action

Policies and practices within organizations aimed at increasing opportunities for historically marginalized groups by taking factors like race, color, religion, gender, or national origin into consideration.

Strict Scrutiny

The most rigorous form of judicial review that requires a law to be necessary to achieve a compelling governmental interest and to be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

Racial Minorities

Groups of individuals characterized by their distinct racial identity who are fewer in numbers compared to the larger population.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate authority and the power to adjudicate on constitutional matters.