Based on the Textbook's Discussion, Whether a Discipline Is Considered

question 108

Multiple Choice

Based on the textbook's discussion, whether a discipline is considered a science depends on

• A) the methods it uses to acquire knowledge.
• B) the expertise of the scholars and teachers who work in the discipline
• C) the technological sophistication of the equipment it uses
• D) the complexity of its subject matter

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Definitions:

Guided Participation

A teaching method where an experienced person helps a learner by gradually adjusting the level of support as the learner's competence increases.

Vygotsky

A theorist known for emphasizing the social and cultural context in the development of cognition, highlighting the importance of language and social interaction.

Guided Participation

A learning process in which an experienced person helps someone less experienced by engaging in shared activities and providing insights.

Cultural Knowledge

Knowledge about the practices, beliefs, values, norms, and artifacts of a group that are passed down from generation to generation.