Three of the Following Statements Accurately Describe Environmental Influences on the Development

question 6

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements accurately describe environmental influences on the development of epistemic beliefs. Which statement is not accurate?

• A) As students observe experts disagreeing about a particular topic, they increasingly realize that even authority figures aren't always reliable sources of what is true and accurate.
• B) The extent to which students accept what authority figures tell them is partly a function of the culture in which they have grown up.
• C) Classroom demands for word-for-word memorization increase as students move through the secondary grades and post-secondary education.
• D) Students who have grown up in Asian cultures are apt to believe that knowledge is the result of hard work, whereas students who have grown up in the United States are apt to believe that knowledge should come quickly and easily.

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Definitions:

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and certain sodas, known for its effects on alertness and energy.

Parental Investment Model

A theory suggesting that the extent of parents' investment in their offspring is crucial for the survival and success of their genes.

Financial Security

The state of having stable income or resources to manage expenses without incurring debt or financial stress.

Women Prefer

An expression referring to the tendencies or choices that are generally favored or selected by women.