Question 1

Which of the following statements is NOT true about interdisciplinary generalist?

Accepted Answer

A) They see integration as the defining feature of interdisciplinary research 
B) They see any form of interaction between two disciplines as interdisciplinarity 
C) They believe the disciplines have unbreachable epistemological barriers 
D) They prefer theory competition and alternative integrations 
A) They see integration as the defining feature of interdisciplinary research 
B) They see any form of interaction between two disciplines as interdisciplinarity 
C) They believe the disciplines have unbreachable epistemological barriers 
D) They prefer theory competition and alternative integrations A

Question 2

Clark's theory of common ground:

Accepted Answer

A) emphasizes language in everyday interactions 
B) Assumes people can,and do,rely on any random information they have about each other 
C) Common ground between people is usually independent of cultural norms 
D) Rejects latent linguistic commonalities 
A) emphasizes language in everyday interactions 
B) Assumes people can,and do,rely on any random information they have about each other 
C) Common ground between people is usually independent of cultural norms 
D) Rejects latent linguistic commonalities A

Question 3

Integrationist regard integration as the key distinguishing characteristic of interdisciplinarity and the goal of fully interdisciplinary work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Integration is achieved:

Accepted Answer

A) By using a predetermined pattern. 
B) With a universal template. 
C) As it is created for each project. 
D) By separating disciplinary insights 
A) By using a predetermined pattern. 
B) With a universal template. 
C) As it is created for each project. 
D) By separating disciplinary insights

Question 5

The _____________ involved in performing integration is both compelling and elusive

Accepted Answer

A) Epistemological distance 
B) Causal links 
C) Cognitive process 
D) Explicit techniques 
A) Epistemological distance 
B) Causal links 
C) Cognitive process 
D) Explicit techniques

Question 6

Certain ______________ is (are)needed to successfully perform integration and engage in perspective taking.

Accepted Answer

A) Types of cognitive dissonance 
B) Common ground findings 
C) Qualities of mind 
D) Contextualization 
A) Types of cognitive dissonance 
B) Common ground findings 
C) Qualities of mind 
D) Contextualization

Question 7

Discovering that the same concept is used,but with different meanings,or that different terms are used for the same concepts,is a significant finding of:

Accepted Answer

A) Nikitina's work on Interdisciplinary Cognition 
B) Clark's theory of common ground 
C) Szostak's classifying of science 
D) Bromme's Theory of Cognitive Interdisciplinarity 
A) Nikitina's work on Interdisciplinary Cognition 
B) Clark's theory of common ground 
C) Szostak's classifying of science 
D) Bromme's Theory of Cognitive Interdisciplinarity

Question 8

Interdisciplinary integration:

Accepted Answer

A) Is the process of examining a behavior or object from different disciplinary perspectives 
B) Could also be called multidisciplinary work 
C) Is an optional component of the IRP 
D) Is a central component of interdisciplinary work 
A) Is the process of examining a behavior or object from different disciplinary perspectives 
B) Could also be called multidisciplinary work 
C) Is an optional component of the IRP 
D) Is a central component of interdisciplinary work

Question 9

A synonym for integration is _________.

Accepted Answer

A) Aberration 
B) Synthesis 
C) Separation 
D) Division 
A) Aberration 
B) Synthesis 
C) Separation 
D) Division

Question 10

Repko prefers the term ___________ to describe the result of the process of integration.

Accepted Answer

A) Integrative result 
B) The new meaning 
C) Cognitive advancement 
D) More comprehensive understanding 
A) Integrative result 
B) The new meaning 
C) Cognitive advancement 
D) More comprehensive understanding

Question 11

Perspective taking is NOT:

Accepted Answer

A) Viewing a phenomenon from a new point of view 
B) Is content to merely appreciate multiple disciplinary perspectives 
C) Appreciating alternative disciplinary stand points 
D) Being aware of multiple ways to account for social phenomena 
A) Viewing a phenomenon from a new point of view 
B) Is content to merely appreciate multiple disciplinary perspectives 
C) Appreciating alternative disciplinary stand points 
D) Being aware of multiple ways to account for social phenomena

Question 12

The IRP features techniques to achieve integration.Which of the following is not an accurate description of one of those techniques?

Accepted Answer

A) Integration is the goal of interdisciplinary research 
B) Integration is a process 
C) Integration creates itself to achieve a more comprehensive understanding 
D) Integration is achievable 
A) Integration is the goal of interdisciplinary research 
B) Integration is a process 
C) Integration creates itself to achieve a more comprehensive understanding 
D) Integration is achievable

Question 13

Integration that is characterized by some insights being integrated which are applicable to parts of a problem is called ___________ by generalists.

Accepted Answer

A) Full integration 
B) Partial integration 
C) Multiple integrations 
D) Insufficient integration 
A) Full integration 
B) Partial integration 
C) Multiple integrations 
D) Insufficient integration

Which of the following statements is NOT true about interdisciplinary generalist?

Clark's theory of common ground:

Integrationist regard integration as the key distinguishing characteristic of interdisciplinarity and the goal of fully interdisciplinary work.

Integration is achieved:

The _____________ involved in performing integration is both compelling and elusive

Certain ______________ is (are)needed to successfully perform integration and engage in perspective taking.

Discovering that the same concept is used,but with different meanings,or that different terms are used for the same concepts,is a significant finding of:

Interdisciplinary integration:

A synonym for integration is _________.

Repko prefers the term ___________ to describe the result of the process of integration.

Perspective taking is NOT:

The IRP features techniques to achieve integration.Which of the following is not an accurate description of one of those techniques?

Integration that is characterized by some insights being integrated which are applicable to parts of a problem is called ___________ by generalists.

Introducing Interdisciplinary Studies

Introducing the Disciplines and Their Perspectives

Beginning the Research Process

Identifying Relevant Disciplines

Conducting the Literature Search

Developing Adequacy in Relevant Disciplines

Analyzing the Problems and Evaluating Insights

Identifying Conflicts Between Insights and Their Sources

Creating Common Ground Between Insights: Concepts Andor Assumptions

Creating Common Ground Between Insights: Theories

Constructing a More Comprehensive Understanding or Theory

Reflecting On, Testing, and Communicating the Understanding or Theory

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Exam 8: Understanding Integration

Which of the following statements is NOT true about interdisciplinary generalist?

Clark's theory of common ground:

Integrationist regard integration as the key distinguishing characteristic of interdisciplinarity and the goal of fully interdisciplinary work.

Integration is achieved:

The _____________ involved in performing integration is both compelling and elusive

Certain ______________ is (are)needed to successfully perform integration and engage in perspective taking.

Discovering that the same concept is used,but with different meanings,or that different terms are used for the same concepts,is a significant finding of:

Interdisciplinary integration:

A synonym for integration is _________.

Repko prefers the term ___________ to describe the result of the process of integration.

Perspective taking is NOT:

The IRP features techniques to achieve integration.Which of the following is not an accurate description of one of those techniques?

Integration that is characterized by some insights being integrated which are applicable to parts of a problem is called ___________ by generalists.

Introducing Interdisciplinary Studies

Introducing the Disciplines and Their Perspectives

Beginning the Research Process

Identifying Relevant Disciplines

Conducting the Literature Search

Developing Adequacy in Relevant Disciplines

Analyzing the Problems and Evaluating Insights

Identifying Conflicts Between Insights and Their Sources

Creating Common Ground Between Insights: Concepts Andor Assumptions

Creating Common Ground Between Insights: Theories

Constructing a More Comprehensive Understanding or Theory

Reflecting On, Testing, and Communicating the Understanding or Theory

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