Natural Science Is Self-Corrective and Open to Independent Replication and Evaluation

question 35

Multiple Choice

Natural science is self-corrective and open to independent replication and evaluation. Nevertheless, the critical thinking skill of self-regulation cannot help self-monitor and self-correct for which of the following?

• A) Biased thinking, erroneous snap judgments, and misapplication of cognitive heuristics.
• B) Initially interpreting an observed phenomenon or test result with an insufficient attention to detail.
• C) False positives (finding what is not there) and false negatives (not finding what is there) in the results.
• D) Failure to take into account all of the factors which influence the phenomenon under investigation.
• E) Social media reactions by people who may be offended, upset, or angry with the findings.

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Definitions:

Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, essential for many body functions, including maintaining cellular function and blood pressure.

Urea

A waste product formed in the liver that is transported in the bloodstream to the kidneys for excretion in urine, commonly used to measure kidney function.

Nephrons

Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

Phosphorylation

A biochemical process that involves the addition of a phosphate group to a molecule, often altering its function.