Critical Thinking Means Making Judgments Based on ________________

question 38

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking means making judgments based on ________________.

• A) emotion
• B) keeping a closed mind
• C) reason and logical evaluation
• D) authority and expertise

Identify the primary research methods used by early psychologists.

Comprehend the evolution of psychological practice and knowledge over time.

Distinguish between different psychological approaches and their objectives.

Appreciate the contributions of psychology to understanding human and animal behavior.

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Definitions:

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A chronic condition characterized by excessive worry about having or acquiring a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

Depersonalization Disorder

A psychiatric disorder where a person experiences persistent feelings of being detached from their body or thoughts, feeling like an outside observer of themselves.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and congenital heart defects.

Functional Neurological Disorder

A condition where patients experience neurological symptoms without a clear structural cause, often linked to psychological factors.