Alexandra Is Told That Research Supports the Value of Cosmetic

question 41

Multiple Choice

Alexandra is told that research supports the value of cosmetic surgery for boosting self-esteem.Belinda is told that the esteem-enhancing value of cosmetic surgery has been refuted by research.Both women consider the research findings to be common sense.This best illustrates the power of

• A) an empirical approach.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) scientific humility.
• D) critical thinking.

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Definitions:

Abstract

Relates to ideas or concepts that are not physically tangible, often requiring thought and imagination to understand.

Preconventional

The first level in Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where moral reasoning is based on external consequences or personal benefit.

Intuitive Thought

A thinking process that relies on instinctive feeling rather than conscious reasoning, often used in making quick decisions.

Deductive Reasoning

An intellectual procedure where an inference is made based on the congruence of many premises assumed valid.