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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the accelerative thrust of society require, in Toffler's account?
(a) Nutritional supplements.
(b) Strong family.
(c) More healing time.
(d) Faster decision-making.

2. How often does the orientation response occur?
(a) A few times a week.
(b) A few times a month.
(c) Hundreds of times a day.
(d) A few times a day.

3. What does Toffler say about conduct, manners and language?
(a) There is no broad agreement about them.
(b) They are jeopardized by mass media.
(c) They are standardized by mass media.
(d) They are unique to each individual.

4. How will new technologies help people, in Toffler's opinion?
(a) They will reduce the impact of changes.
(b) They will increase adaptability.
(c) They will capitalize on change.
(d) They will numb people to changes.

5. What effect does Toffler say technology will have on education in the future?
(a) Computerized testing will centralize education.
(b) There will be more alternative schools.
(c) Curricula will be standardized.
(d) Standardized tests will rule the classrooms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a stability zone?

2. What tools will be necessary to determine whether changes should be allowed?

3. What happens when a group's experience is above the adaptive range?

4. What does Toffler say is just as harmful as planning for the future?

5. What would be the outcome of government agencies' involvement in change management?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does future shock affect decision-making processes?

2. How does Toffler say the orientation of the schools will have to change?

3. What is the danger of change in a super-industrial culture?

4. Who should investigate the effects of new technologies on society?

5. What does Toffler say the future will bring for individuals?

6. How does Toffler say victims of future shock deal with their situation?

7. What physical systems does Toffler associate with illness from change?

8. How will education have to change to meet the future?

9. How does Toffler describe the successful adaptation to change?

10. What will planners need to have in order to make an education system that prepares people for the future?

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