Caroline's Best Friend Tells Her That Eating a Chili Pepper

question 212

Multiple Choice

Caroline's best friend tells her that eating a chili pepper with each meal will increase her metabolism and help her burn more calories. "That sounds interesting," says Caroline, "but is there any evidence to back up this claim?" Caroline's question illustrates what element of critical thinking?

• A) the principle of parsimony
• B) cynicism
• C) tolerating ambiguity
• D) skepticism

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