Question

Which statements reflect the philosophy of extension education according to Ensminger (1962)?
(A) Extension is solely an informational transfer process
(B) Extension aims to transform individuals by changing their knowledge, attitude, and skill
(C) Extension focuses on self-help and cooperative effort
(D) Extension is a continuous process

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Extension's core principles:Transformation (knowledge, skills, attitudes), Participation (self-help, cooperation), and Continuity (ongoing process).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Ensminger's philosophy rejects extension as pure information transfer, so statement (A) is false.
Step 2: Any option containing (A) can be dropped, ruling out options (1), (2) and (3).
Step 3: Only option (4), "(B), (C) and (D) only", survives, so it is correct.