Question 1

A good metaphor for creating common ground would be?&#10;A)Bridge building&#10;B)Pyramid building&#10;C)Road building&#10;D)Tower building

Accepted Answer

Building a bridge implies connecting two separate entities or locations and creating a pathway for communication and understanding. This is a good metaphor for creating common ground because it emphasizes the importance of connecting and finding commonalities between individuals or groups who may have previously been divided.

Question 2

The technique of Organization creates common ground by?&#10;A)Creating common vocabulary&#10;B)Extending a concept across disciplinary boundaries&#10;C)Creating a continuous variable from two opposing concepts or assumptions&#10;D)Clarifying and mapping how phenomena interact

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

The technique of redefinition involves:&#10;A)Creating disciplinary definitions of concepts&#10;B)Creating a common vocabulary among disciplines&#10;C)Extending a concept across disciplinary boundaries&#10;D)Creating disciplinary boundaries

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Modern education has taught students to think in all of the following ways except:&#10;A)Disciplinary categories&#10;B)Right or wrong answers&#10;C)Integration of disciplinary perspectives&#10;D)For or against something

Accepted Answer

Modern education often emphasizes thinking in disciplinary categories, seeking right or wrong answers, and taking positions for or against something, rather than promoting the integration of disciplinary perspectives, which is less commonly taught.

Question 5

Creating common ground involves?&#10;A)Creating insights&#10;B)Creating disciplinary perspectives&#10;C)Modifying insights&#10;D)Modifying concepts or theories and their underlying assumptions

Accepted Answer

Creating common ground involves modifying concepts or theories and their underlying assumptions so that different parties can come to a shared understanding. This may involve adjusting language, identifying common interests or goals, and actively seeking out diverse perspectives. The other answer choices - creating insights, creating disciplinary perspectives, and modifying insights - are not necessarily inherent aspects of creating common ground, although they may be useful strategies in certain situations.

Question 6

Szostak's (2004)five types of ethical analysis and decision making can include all of the following except:&#10;A)Consequentialism&#10;B)Reductivism&#10;C)Deontology&#10;D)Virtue

Accepted Answer

Reductivism is not one of Szostak's five types of ethical analysis and decision making. The other four are consequentialism, deontology, virtue, and care ethics.

Question 7

The technique of Transformation allows the interdisciplinarian to:&#10;A)Draw from two opposing theories rather than rejecting one or both&#10;B)Determine which opposing theory is correct&#10;C)Determine which concept is correct&#10;D)Determine which insight is correct

Accepted Answer

The technique of Transformation allows the interdisciplinarian to draw from two opposing theories rather than rejecting one or both. This technique encourages the integration of multiple perspectives and finding a common ground between them.

Question 8

The technique of Extension focuses on?&#10;A)The linguistic&#10;B)The heuristic&#10;C)The conceptual&#10;D)The contextual

Accepted Answer

The technique of Extension focuses on expanding or extending the conceptual knowledge of a student. It involves building upon prior knowledge and experiences to further develop a deeper understanding of a concept or skill.

Question 9

Students can consider if insights conflict on the basis of?&#10;A)The authors perceived ethical perspective&#10;B)Where the author publish their work&#10;C)The author's credentials&#10;D)When the author published their work

Accepted Answer

The author's perceived ethical perspective can influence the insights they present, as it can shape their interpretation of the data and the conclusions they draw.

Question 10

Common ground is:&#10;A)The same as integration&#10;B)Not the same as integration&#10;C)Not necessary for integration&#10;D)Necessary for creating insights

Accepted Answer

Common ground refers to shared beliefs or values between individuals or groups. Integration refers to the process of combining or blending different elements into a cohesive whole. While common ground may be necessary for effective communication and collaboration, it is not the same as integration. Integration requires more than just finding common ground, it requires the actual process of bringing together different elements.

Deck 10: Creating Common Ground Between Insights: Concepts Andor Assumptions