Sara Is Planning a Talk on Criticisms of Gardner's Theory

question 21

Multiple Choice

Sara is planning a talk on criticisms of Gardner's theory. Which is NOT a criticism that Sara may legitimately make?

• A) "Why did Gardner arbitrarily decide on just these 8 or 9 abilities, and not others?"
• B) "A child might be artistically gifted, but school skills are more important in daily life."
• C) "Gardner's theory may mislead parents into thinking their children are 'just as intellectually capable' as children who are good at academics."
• D) "Gardner's theory offers no insights on how to teach children."

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Definitions:

Approach-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when a goal or situation has both positive and negative aspects, making the individual want to approach and avoid it at the same time.

Multiple Approach-Avoidance

Multiple approach-avoidance involves conflict situations where an individual faces several options, each with both appealing and adverse aspects.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the fight-or-flight response, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.