Unit 3: Three Cheers for the Nanny State

What psychological concept discussed in "Three Cheers for the Nanny State" explain the reason the mind does not always make the best decisions?

• Cognitive Bias

• Talk Therapy

• Deep Hypnosis

• Long-Term Memory

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to "Three Cheers for the Nanny State," what do opponents of the ban discussed in the essay fear?

• Increased poverty

• More regulations

• Higher prices

• Busier stores

What is the MOST LIKELY meaning of the principle in the following sentence?

Doctors follow the PRINCIPLE of "do no harm" when treating their patients.

• questionable practice

• guiding belief

• medical diagnosis

• legal requirements

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Based on "Three Cheers for the Nanny State," choose the phrase that best describes people's ability or inability to make good decisions.

• naturally skilled

• mentally unprepared

• biologically incapable

• psychologically predisposed

Which of the following states the MAIN purpose of "Three Cheers for the Nanny State"?

• to explain the necessity of the ban

• to describe the law-making process

• to suggest an alternative to the ban

• to persuade people to reject the ban

How does the author of "Three Cheers for the Nanny State" feel about the ban?

• she dreads the ban

• she opposes the ban

• she distrusts the ban

• she supports the ban

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What evidence against the author's perspective is provided in "Three Cheers for the Nanny State"? Choose 3.

• Some people do not care much about their health

• Some people want more government intervention

• Some people enjoy drinking a lot of soda at one time

• Some people think that exercise is more important than diet

• Some people can regulate how much soda they drink

The Latin root -just- means "law" or "right and fair." Us this information as well as your knowledge of the suffix -tion- to select the correct definition of justification.

• good behavior

• an act of wrongdoing

• the ability to do good

• a good reason for doing something

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of the following best describes an adjustment?

• making something right

• making something work

• making something loud

• making something hidden

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Javier protested the development of a new mall because the city has a larger shopping center.

What kind of clause is underlined in the sentence?

• noun clause

• adverb clause

• relative clause

• independent clause