Huang Is Considering Whether to Take a Cholesterol-Reducing Medicine That

question 99

Multiple Choice

Huang is considering whether to take a cholesterol-reducing medicine that has been recommended by his physician, so he inquires about its effectiveness and safety. His physician explains that the government agency that oversee medications-the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -has approved the medication after dozens of scientific studies had been conducted on their usefulness and safety. Which aspect of critical thinking does this best represent?

• A) Huang is examining the nature and source of the evidence.
• B) Huang is simply curious.
• C) Huang is not considering alternative viewpoints.
• D) Huang is avoiding overly emotional thinking.

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