Question 1

The overall purpose of Chapter 1 is

Accepted Answer

A)  To explain why interdisciplinary studies is now considered basic to education, problem solving, professional practice, and innovation. 
B)  To explain the necessity of interdisciplinary study for solving environmental problems. 
C)  To explain why interdisciplinary studies is relevant to only certain types of careers. 
A)  To explain why interdisciplinary studies is now considered basic to education, problem solving, professional practice, and innovation. 
B)  To explain the necessity of interdisciplinary study for solving environmental problems. 
C)  To explain why interdisciplinary studies is relevant to only certain types of careers. A

Question 2

An example of a complex system in the U.S. is

Accepted Answer

A)  Photosynthesis 
B)  The chemical formula for Oxygen 
C)  The U.S. Economy 
A)  Photosynthesis 
B)  The chemical formula for Oxygen 
C)  The U.S. Economy C

Question 3

Interdisciplinarity has been affected by the changing nature of university research because

Accepted Answer

A)  It is at the interfaces of several disciplines that innovation is made 
B)  Interdisciplinary faculty can teach all classes 
C)  The most important research is carried out in disciplinary silos 
A)  It is at the interfaces of several disciplines that innovation is made 
B)  Interdisciplinary faculty can teach all classes 
C)  The most important research is carried out in disciplinary silos A

Question 4

"Should we genetically modify plants and animals?" is a complex problem suitable for interdisciplinary investigation because

Accepted Answer

A)  It demands insights from different disciplines including Biology and Philosophy among others 
B)  It demands insights from biologists only 
C)  This is not a complex problem. 
A)  It demands insights from different disciplines including Biology and Philosophy among others 
B)  It demands insights from biologists only 
C)  This is not a complex problem.

Question 5

The creation of the new iPhone is an example of an interdisciplinary project because

Accepted Answer

A)  It is highly creative and innovative but the insights came from the sciences 
B)  It demanded disciplinary insights that affected software design, engineering, ergonomics, production, marketing, pricing and packaging 
C)  It was sold all over the world, so an interdisciplinary approach was essential 
A)  It is highly creative and innovative but the insights came from the sciences 
B)  It demanded disciplinary insights that affected software design, engineering, ergonomics, production, marketing, pricing and packaging 
C)  It was sold all over the world, so an interdisciplinary approach was essential

Question 6

Which of the following is "Driving Interdisciplinary Studies Today?"

Accepted Answer

A)  The disappearance of the disciplines. 
B)  The growing demand for traditional majors. 
C)  The complexity of nature, society, and ourselves. 
A)  The disappearance of the disciplines. 
B)  The growing demand for traditional majors. 
C)  The complexity of nature, society, and ourselves.

Question 7

The complexity of the globalized workplace means that

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a need to communicate effectively 
B)  There is a need to be sensitive to diverse cultures 
C)  Both of the above 
A)  There is a need to communicate effectively 
B)  There is a need to be sensitive to diverse cultures 
C)  Both of the above

Question 8

A knowledge society needs both disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Educators have developed a wide range of interdisciplinary courses and "studies" programs believing that

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdisciplinarity is basic to education and research. 
B)  Interdisciplinary learning should replace disciplinary learning. 
C)  There is no essential difference between disciplinary learning and interdisciplinary learning. 
A)  Interdisciplinarity is basic to education and research. 
B)  Interdisciplinary learning should replace disciplinary learning. 
C)  There is no essential difference between disciplinary learning and interdisciplinary learning.

Question 10

A problem is complex when …"

Accepted Answer

A)  Its multiple parts demand study by different disciplines. 
B)  The answer cannot be found on Google. 
C)  The problem has more than one answer. 
A)  Its multiple parts demand study by different disciplines. 
B)  The answer cannot be found on Google. 
C)  The problem has more than one answer.

Question 11

Systems Thinking is

Accepted Answer

A)  The ability to examine a problem from a scientific perspective that uses the scientific method to explore the system. 
B)  The ability to examine a problem from a siloed perspective so that only one discipline is used to examine the component parts. 
C)  The ability to break a problem down into parts that reveal internal and external factors, figure out how each of these parts relates to the others and to the problem as a whole, and identify which parts different disciplines address. 
A)  The ability to examine a problem from a scientific perspective that uses the scientific method to explore the system. 
B)  The ability to examine a problem from a siloed perspective so that only one discipline is used to examine the component parts. 
C)  The ability to break a problem down into parts that reveal internal and external factors, figure out how each of these parts relates to the others and to the problem as a whole, and identify which parts different disciplines address.

Question 12

Those ideas that have the capacity to transform how we learn, think, and produce new knowledge are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Revolutionary insights. 
B)  Creative intelligence. 
C)  Generative technologies. 
A)  Revolutionary insights. 
B)  Creative intelligence. 
C)  Generative technologies.

Question 13

The point of the discussion in "Interdisciplinary Studies and your Career Development" is that

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication is the most important skill sought by employers 
B)  Interdisciplinary education aids employability 
C)  Problem solving is the most important skill sought by employers 
A)  Communication is the most important skill sought by employers 
B)  Interdisciplinary education aids employability 
C)  Problem solving is the most important skill sought by employers

Question 14

Interdisciplinary fields include university courses such as

Accepted Answer

A)  Geography, History, and Music 
B)  Asian Studies, Women's Studies, and Black World Studies 
C)  Physics, Chemistry, and Biology 
A)  Geography, History, and Music 
B)  Asian Studies, Women's Studies, and Black World Studies 
C)  Physics, Chemistry, and Biology

Question 15

A study to consider the building of a new parking lot on an old landfill would be complex enough for interdisciplinary investigation because

Accepted Answer

A)  It would demand insights from different disciplines as well as input from stakeholders. 
B)  It would demand insights from the owners of the landfill and the company wishing to build the parking lot only. 
C)  This is not a complex problem. 
A)  It would demand insights from different disciplines as well as input from stakeholders. 
B)  It would demand insights from the owners of the landfill and the company wishing to build the parking lot only. 
C)  This is not a complex problem.

Question 16

Overall, interdisciplinary studies is basic to education, problem solving, professional practice, and innovation because

Accepted Answer

A)  Problem solving is the most important skill necessary for the 21st century 
B)  The ability to solve problems in an innovative way, both in the private and public realms, is increasingly important 
C)  Disciplinary knowledge is the only skill sought by employers 
A)  Problem solving is the most important skill necessary for the 21st century 
B)  The ability to solve problems in an innovative way, both in the private and public realms, is increasingly important 
C)  Disciplinary knowledge is the only skill sought by employers

Question 17

A subject or problem is considered complex when

Accepted Answer

A)  Scientists cannot solve it. 
B)  It concerns the world of nature but not the world of humans. 
C)  Its multiple parts require study by different disciplines. 
A)  Scientists cannot solve it. 
B)  It concerns the world of nature but not the world of humans. 
C)  Its multiple parts require study by different disciplines.

Question 18

The ability to view a subject from a broad perspective by placing it in the fabric of time, culture, or personal experience is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Contextual thinking. 
B)  Humanities thinking. 
C)  Creative thinking. 
A)  Contextual thinking. 
B)  Humanities thinking. 
C)  Creative thinking.

Question 19

The textbook argues that interdisciplinary knowledge

Accepted Answer

A)  Is more important than breadth of knowledge 
B)  Is no less important than specialized knowledge 
C)  Is not as effective as a PhD 
A)  Is more important than breadth of knowledge 
B)  Is no less important than specialized knowledge 
C)  Is not as effective as a PhD

Question 20

A society in which the development and creative application of knowledge is the primary engine of economic growth, prosperity, and empowerment of all developing sectors of society is called

Accepted Answer

A)  A modern society. 
B)  A productive society. 
C)  A knowledge society. 
A)  A modern society. 
B)  A productive society. 
C)  A knowledge society.

The overall purpose of Chapter 1 is

An example of a complex system in the U.S. is

Interdisciplinarity has been affected by the changing nature of university research because

"Should we genetically modify plants and animals?" is a complex problem suitable for interdisciplinary investigation because

The creation of the new iPhone is an example of an interdisciplinary project because

Which of the following is "Driving Interdisciplinary Studies Today?"

The complexity of the globalized workplace means that

A knowledge society needs both disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity.

Educators have developed a wide range of interdisciplinary courses and "studies" programs believing that

A problem is complex when …"

Systems Thinking is

Those ideas that have the capacity to transform how we learn, think, and produce new knowledge are called

The point of the discussion in "Interdisciplinary Studies and your Career Development" is that

Interdisciplinary fields include university courses such as

A study to consider the building of a new parking lot on an old landfill would be complex enough for interdisciplinary investigation because

Overall, interdisciplinary studies is basic to education, problem solving, professional practice, and innovation because

A subject or problem is considered complex when

The ability to view a subject from a broad perspective by placing it in the fabric of time, culture, or personal experience is called

The textbook argues that interdisciplinary knowledge

A society in which the development and creative application of knowledge is the primary engine of economic growth, prosperity, and empowerment of all developing sectors of society is called

The Rise of the Modern Disciplines and Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinary Studies Defined

The Interdisciplinary Studies Cognitive Toolkit

Academic Disciplines

The Dna of Interdisciplinary Studies

Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Perspectives

Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Insights

Thinking Critically About Integration and Its Results

An Interdisciplinary Research Road Map

Identifying Relevant Disciplines and Gathering Information About the Problem

Analyzing Insights and Reflecting on Process

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Exam 1: Interdisciplinary Studies in the Real World

The overall purpose of Chapter 1 is

An example of a complex system in the U.S. is

Interdisciplinarity has been affected by the changing nature of university research because

"Should we genetically modify plants and animals?" is a complex problem suitable for interdisciplinary investigation because

The creation of the new iPhone is an example of an interdisciplinary project because

Which of the following is "Driving Interdisciplinary Studies Today?"

The complexity of the globalized workplace means that

A knowledge society needs both disciplinarity and interdisciplinarity.

Educators have developed a wide range of interdisciplinary courses and "studies" programs believing that

A problem is complex when …"

Systems Thinking is

Those ideas that have the capacity to transform how we learn, think, and produce new knowledge are called

The point of the discussion in "Interdisciplinary Studies and your Career Development" is that

Interdisciplinary fields include university courses such as

A study to consider the building of a new parking lot on an old landfill would be complex enough for interdisciplinary investigation because

Overall, interdisciplinary studies is basic to education, problem solving, professional practice, and innovation because

A subject or problem is considered complex when

The ability to view a subject from a broad perspective by placing it in the fabric of time, culture, or personal experience is called

The textbook argues that interdisciplinary knowledge

A society in which the development and creative application of knowledge is the primary engine of economic growth, prosperity, and empowerment of all developing sectors of society is called

The Rise of the Modern Disciplines and Interdisciplinarity

Interdisciplinary Studies Defined

The Interdisciplinary Studies Cognitive Toolkit

Academic Disciplines

The Dna of Interdisciplinary Studies

Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Perspectives

Thinking Critically About Disciplinary Insights

Thinking Critically About Integration and Its Results

An Interdisciplinary Research Road Map

Identifying Relevant Disciplines and Gathering Information About the Problem

Analyzing Insights and Reflecting on Process

Filters