Compared to the Other Ways of Trying to Understand the World

question 445

Multiple Choice

Compared to the other ways of trying to understand the world, critical thinking is unique in that it emphasizes

• A)learning how to personally conduct actual research experiments
• B)taking an active role when attempting to understand something
• C)relying on experts to tell us what is accurate and true
• D)understanding the meaning of particular statistics

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Definitions:

Stuart Hall

A prominent British cultural theorist and sociologist, known for his work on cultural studies and identity theory, particularly related to race and ethnicity.

Remix the Remixer

A creative process that involves taking existing works, often music or digital content, and altering them to produce a new piece, sometimes emphasizing meta-creativity.

Lawrence Lessig

An American academic, attorney, and political activist, known for his work on copyright law, internet policy, and as a proponent of reduced legal restrictions on copyright.

Reinforcement Theory

Theory that suggests that audiences seek messages in the media that reinforce their existing attitudes and beliefs and are thus not influenced by challenging or contradictory information.