Social Problem Solving Quiz

What does the idiom "read the room" imply when solving a social problem?

• Literally reading text in a room

• Understanding the mood and feelings of others in the situation

• Solving a puzzle in a room

• Ignoring the surroundings and focusing on the problem

Answer explanation

Understanding the mood and feelings of others in the situation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a real-life scenario, if someone says "the ball is in your court" during a discussion about resolving a community issue, what are they implying?

• It's time to play a sport

• They are passing the responsibility to you to make the next decision

• They are confused

• They want to stop the discussion

Answer explanation

They are passing the responsibility to you to make the next decision

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which Star Wars term refers to a large, slug-like alien known for its wealth and criminal activities?

• Jedi

• Sith

• Hutt

• Ewok

Answer explanation

The correct term is 'Hutt', which refers to a large, slug-like alien known for its wealth and criminal activities in the Star Wars universe.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the Marvel idiom "with great power comes great responsibility" suggest in a social problem-solving context?

• Power should be used carelessly

• Those with abilities are responsible for using them wisely

• Power is not important

• Responsibility is not related to power

Answer explanation

The Marvel idiom suggests that those with abilities should use them wisely, implying a responsibility to do so in a social problem-solving context.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When planning a community project, what does "thinking outside the box" typically encourage?

• Following the usual procedures

• Ignoring all previous ideas

• Coming up with creative and unconventional solutions

• Using a physical box in planning

Answer explanation

Thinking outside the box typically encourages coming up with creative and unconventional solutions, rather than following usual procedures or ignoring previous ideas.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a scenario where a friend is upset over a misunderstanding, what does "putting yourself in their shoes" help you do?

• Literally wear their shoes

• Ignore their feelings

• Understand their feelings and perspective better

• Blame them for the misunderstanding

Answer explanation

Putting yourself in their shoes helps you understand their feelings and perspective better, leading to empathy and resolution of the misunderstanding.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What Star Wars term is used to describe the mystical power that gives the Jedi their abilities?

• The Force

• Lightsaber

• Blaster

• Hyperdrive

Answer explanation

The Force is the Star Wars term used to describe the mystical power that gives the Jedi their abilities.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Using the Marvel theme, what does the idiom "facing a Thanos" imply in a challenging social situation?

• Dealing with an easy task

• Facing a nearly impossible challenge

• Having fun

• Working alone

Answer explanation

The idiom 'facing a Thanos' in a challenging social situation implies dealing with a nearly impossible challenge, similar to facing the powerful villain Thanos in the Marvel universe.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When trying to resolve a conflict among friends, why is it strategic to "find common ground"?

• It helps to prolong the conflict

• It distracts everyone from the issue

• It helps in finding a solution that everyone can agree on

• It is irrelevant to solving problems

Answer explanation

Finding common ground helps in finding a solution that everyone can agree on, resolving the conflict effectively.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a real-life scenario, if you infer that "the lights are on but nobody's home" when talking to someone, what does it mean?

• The person is not at home

• The person is not understanding or paying attention

• The house is well-lit

• The person is hiding

Answer explanation

In this scenario, 'the lights are on but nobody's home' means that the person is not understanding or paying attention.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept