A Media Report Indicates That a New Brain Imaging Test

question 129

Multiple Choice

A media report indicates that a new brain imaging test has been developed for detecting depression. As a critical thinker, you would

• A)dismiss the finding because it was reported in the popular media.
• B)call your friend who has been feeling down and suggest getting a brain scan immediately.
• C)learn more about the methods of the study so that you can evaluate the strength of the conclusions.
• D)approach the findings with an open mind and assume that they are probably true.

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Definitions:

Method of Induction

A logical process in which multiple premises, gathered through observations, are combined to obtain a general conclusion.

Restrictive Techniques

Methods or strategies used to limit certain behaviors, activities, or engagement in specific contexts.

Authoritative

A child-rearing style in which parents are restrictive and demanding yet communicative and warm.

Permissive-indulgent

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and low demands, where parents are highly involved with their children but place few rules and demands.