The Point of Critical Thinking Is to Learn to

question 1

Multiple Choice

The point of critical thinking is to learn to

• A)weigh all the evidence and draw your own conclusions.
• B)distrust all opinions other than your own.
• C)trust only your own experimental results.
• D)learn to accept the views of real authorities.
• E)identify true experts in a field.

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Definitions:

Media Effect

The influence that media and its various forms have on people's attitudes, behaviors, and perceptions.

Stoking Fear

The practice of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm, often used as a tactic in politics or media.

Manipulate

To skillfully handle, control, or influence something or someone, often in a way that is cunning or deceitful.

Unexamined Police Accounts

Reports or narratives provided by police that have not been critically assessed or questioned for accuracy.