A Primary Reason for You to Learn Science, According to the Textbook's

question 16

Multiple Choice

A primary reason for you to learn science, according to the textbook's opening section, is

• A) to pass on Western culture to the next generation.
• B) because a broadly educated person can get a better job.
• C) to increase your awareness.
• D) to increase your intelligence.
• E) Actually there is no good reason all this scientific nonsense.

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Definitions:

Pessimistic Explanatory Style

Seeing bad events as all-encompassing.

Social Support

Fulfilling relationships with friends and family that provide both emotional and practical support.

Self-Reported Health

An individual's assessment or perception of their own health status, often used in health surveys and research.

Optimists

Individuals who generally believe that positive events are more likely to occur than negative ones in the future.