Which of the Following Best Summarizes "Authority," as the Term

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes "authority," as the term is used in information evaluation?

• A)Only people with college degrees have true authority to publish.
• B)An author cannot evaluate information.
• C)The author's credentials should be described as clearly and completely as possible.
• D)The more authors a paper has, the more authoritative it is.

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Definitions:

Irritable

A state of having a quick temper or being easily annoyed.

Teratogen

Any agent or factor that causes malformation of an embryo or fetus, including certain drugs, infections, and environmental chemicals.

Birth Defect

A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and can lead to disabilities or health problems.

Nature Versus Nurture

A debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.