Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
Introduction to Psychology: Gateways to Mind and Behavior (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337565691
Author: Dennis Coon, John O. Mitterer, Tanya S. Martini
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Skill is an important attribute that can be used for communication, learning, to do things, and to develop attributes in the field of work. The skill can also be based on personal attributes like tolerance to others, adaptation, independence, and personal characteristics.

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Correct answer: The given statement, “the facts you pick up during your academic studies are the most important aspects of your education”, is false.

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Learning or acquiring an education is considered as a skill. Academic studies alone are not the only important facts needed for academic education. Beyond academic education, there are a lot of facts and skills to be acquired, that is useful for the student to incorporate in their academic studies and their life. Those skills can be like communication, ability to do work, worldly knowledge, independence, and tolerance toward others.

Hence, the given statement is false.

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