Chapter One
what are the three incentives discussed in the chapter?
social, moral, economic
define information asymmetry
when one party has more knowledge of a topic than the other party
define ambivalent
when a person has mixed feelings
which context clue is most used in textbooks for introduced vocabulary?
definition
(definition with examples)
define pedagogy
practice and method of teaching
give an example of a social incentive from THE CHAPTER
many
why was the KKK not as violent as one would think?
they used more fear tactics and less violence
define correlation
two or more items share a relationship of some sort
which context clue is the sentence below using for the italicized word?
The presidential candidate vowed to discuss pragmatic solutions. He said the American people want practical answers, not empty theory.
synonym
define preceding
to come beforehand
give an example of a moral incentive from the chapter
think
why was the KKK so powerful? (think beyond the fear they spread)
millions of people were members, including those who are meant to protect us (police officers, politicians)
define quid pro quo
if you do something for me, then I will do something for you
"if you scratch my back then I will scratch yours"
what is the most important reading skill a reader must possess to go beyond the basic meaning of the text?
locating the main idea
define languished
weakened, lessened
why did the incentive for the Daycare center backfire?
not large enough
what led to the KKK's downfall?
Stetson Kennedy exposed their secret information via the radio
what is the purpose of the abstract of a peer-reviewed article?
it is a summary/overview/synopsis of the article
Which context clue is the sentence below using for the italicized word?
I've seen students surreptitiously check answers during exams. However, still today, I never saw one open a cheat sheet on his desk.
contrast
Using your knowledge of the parts of the word below, create/construct a meaning/definition of the word.
introspective
to look within oneself
what percentage of people paid for a bagel?
87
what was another example, other than real estate agents, of information asymmetry discussed in the chapter?
lots
dating profiles
The Weakest Link game
what is the difference between reliability and credibility?
reliable-dependent-same results over time
valid-true results-honest results-"expected" results
The mayor was dogmatic about government policy, but the assistant mayor was more lenient and flexible in his interpretations.
strict/stubborn
define retrospect-use word parts to help if needed
to think about the past