Your Text Describes the Existence of 'Crop Circles' in England

question 81

Multiple Choice

Your text describes the existence of 'crop circles' in England in the late 20^th century, and the claim that these crop circles were evidence of aliens visiting earth (until the creators of the crop circles admitted to the pranks) . What was the important message about scientific thinking in this example?

• A) The cause of some real-world events are unexplainable and unknowable.
• B) Hoaxers often impede scientific progress into the understanding of unexplainable events like the English crop circles.
• C) Aliens or some form of extraterrestrial being has been trying to communicate with humans for hundreds of years.
• D) Critical thinkers should select the simpler of two claims that fit with the available evidence.

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Definitions:

Environmental Events

Occurrences within the environment that can impact the operations and success of organizations or individuals.

Induce Stress

To cause or stimulate the feeling of strain or pressure in individuals.

Stressors

Environmental events or conditions that have the potential to induce stress.

Constructive Conflict

A type of conflict where the differences in opinions or approaches are used positively to stimulate thinking and produce better solutions.