Question 1

Interdisciplinary integration:&#10;A)Is the process of examining a behavior or object from different disciplinary perspectives&#10;B)Could also be called multidisciplinary work&#10;C)Is an optional component of the IRP&#10;D)Is a central component of interdisciplinary work

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinary integration is a central component of interdisciplinary work. It involves bringing together multiple disciplinary perspectives to gain a deeper understanding of a behavior or object. It goes beyond multidisciplinary work, where each discipline works independently without necessarily integrating their insights. In the context of the IRP (Integrated Research Project), interdisciplinary integration is essential to achieve the project's overall goals.

Question 2

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:&#10;A)Nikitina's work on Interdisciplinary Cognition&#10;B)Clark's theory of common ground&#10;C)Szostak's classifying of science&#10;D)Bromme's Theory of Cognitive Interdisciplinarity

Accepted Answer

Bromme's Theory of Cognitive Interdisciplinarity specifically addresses the phenomenon where the same concept is used with different meanings across disciplines, or different terms are used for the same concept, highlighting the cognitive challenges in interdisciplinary understanding and communication.

Question 3

The _____________ involved in performing integration is both compelling and elusive&#10;A)Epistemological distance&#10;B)Causal links&#10;C)Cognitive process&#10;D)Explicit techniques

Accepted Answer

Integration involves a complex cognitive process that is both compelling (i.e. necessary for proper decision-making) and elusive (i.e. difficult to fully comprehend and execute).

Question 4

Clark's theory of common ground:&#10;A)emphasizes language in everyday interactions&#10;B)Assumes people can,and do,rely on any random information they have about each other&#10;C)Common ground between people is usually independent of cultural norms&#10;D)Rejects latent linguistic commonalities

Accepted Answer

Clark's theory of common ground emphasizes the use of language in establishing and maintaining a shared understanding between individuals in everyday interactions. It does not assume that people can rely on any random information they have about each other, nor does it reject latent linguistic commonalities. The theory also recognizes that cultural norms and background knowledge can play a role in establishing common ground between individuals.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Integrationists believe that bringing together different disciplines and integrating their perspectives and methodologies is the essence of interdisciplinarity. They see the goal of interdisciplinary work as achieving a deeper understanding of complex issues through synthesis and integration.

Question 6

Perspective taking is NOT:&#10;A)Viewing a phenomenon from a new point of view&#10;B)Is content to merely appreciate multiple disciplinary perspectives&#10;C)Appreciating alternative disciplinary stand points&#10;D)Being aware of multiple ways to account for social phenomena

Accepted Answer

Perspective taking involves actively engaging with different perspectives and attempting to understand them, not just appreciating them passively. Option B suggests a passive attitude towards multiple perspectives, which is not enough to qualify as perspective taking.

Question 7

The IRP features techniques to achieve integration.Which of the following is not an accurate description of one of those techniques?&#10;A)Integration is the goal of interdisciplinary research&#10;B)Integration is a process&#10;C)Integration creates itself to achieve a more comprehensive understanding&#10;D)Integration is achievable

Accepted Answer

Integration does not create itself, rather it is consciously achieved through various techniques such as collaborative teams and shared language.

Question 8

Integration that is characterized by some insights being integrated which are applicable to parts of a problem is called ___________ by generalists.&#10;A)Full integration&#10;B)Partial integration&#10;C)Multiple integrations&#10;D)Insufficient integration

Accepted Answer

Partial integration is the process in which only some insights that are applicable to parts of a problem are integrated. This is often used by generalists who do not have expertise in all areas of a problem, but can still contribute some valuable insights. Full integration would involve incorporating all possible insights and perspectives, while multiple integrations suggest there are multiple levels or stages of integration. Insufficient integration would imply that not enough insights have been incorporated, which may not necessarily be the case with partial integration.

Question 9

Certain ______________ is (are)needed to successfully perform integration and engage in perspective taking.&#10;A)Types of cognitive dissonance&#10;B)Common ground findings&#10;C)Qualities of mind&#10;D)Contextualization

Accepted Answer

Qualities of mind such as empathy, openness, and flexibility are essential for successful integration and perspective taking. Cognitive dissonance and common ground findings may be helpful concepts, but they are not necessary components for these processes. Contextualization may be important in certain situations, but it is not a universal requirement for integration and perspective taking.

Question 10

A synonym for integration is _________.&#10;A)Aberration&#10;B)Synthesis&#10;C)Separation&#10;D)Division

Accepted Answer

Integration means combining or bringing together different parts or elements to form a whole. Synthesis is a synonym for integration as it also means combining different parts to form a whole. Option A (Aberration) and Option D (Division) are antonyms of integration, meaning deviation and separation respectively. Option C (Separation) is also an antonym of integration as it means to split apart or divide.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is NOT true about interdisciplinary generalist?&#10;A)They see integration as the defining feature of interdisciplinary research&#10;B)They see any form of interaction between two disciplines as interdisciplinarity&#10;C)They believe the disciplines have unbreachable epistemological barriers&#10;D)They prefer theory competition and alternative integrations

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is NOT...

Question 12

Repko prefers the term ___________ to describe the result of the process of integration.&#10;A)Integrative result&#10;B)The new meaning&#10;C)Cognitive advancement&#10;D)More comprehensive understanding

Accepted Answer

The answer of Repko prefers the term ___________ to describe...

Question 13

Integration is achieved:&#10;A)By using a predetermined pattern.&#10;B)With a universal template.&#10;C)As it is created for each project.&#10;D)By separating disciplinary insights

Accepted Answer

The answer of Integration is achieved:&#10;A)By using a predetermined pattern.&#10;B)With...

Deck 8: Understanding Integration