Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Wonderlic Cognitive Ability Test. Ace your test with engaging multiple choice questions, detailed explanations, and invaluable hints. Boost your cognitive skills today!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What do you call the process of teaching a specific set of ideas or beliefs?

Educate
Enlighten
Indoctrinate
Mentor

The correct answer is: Indoctrinate

The process of teaching a specific set of ideas or beliefs is referred to as indoctrination. This term is often associated with the imparting of a particular ideology or doctrine in a way that may limit critical examination of the concepts being taught. Indoctrination typically involves not just instruction but also a persuasive influence, encouraging acceptance of the beliefs without questioning. The other options have distinct meanings: to educate generally implies providing knowledge and encouraging critical thinking, enlightening suggests offering insight or clarity on a topic, and mentoring refers to guiding someone through advice and support, often in a more informal setting. Each of these processes aims at fostering understanding and growth but does not specifically focus on instilling a predetermined set of beliefs as indoctrination does.