History Can Help Us Construct Habits of the Mind

question 15

Multiple Choice

History can help us construct habits of the mind. The following are perspectives that can become habits of the mind except:

• A) reading widely and critically.
• B) accepting the uncertainties of life.
• C) comprehending that change and continuity interact.
• D) considering conclusions from data as accurate predictions for the future.

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Definitions:

Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically elaborated into an organized system.

Mental Illness

Conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting their ability to relate to others and function each day.

Trait Aggressiveness

A stable personality characteristic that predisposes individuals to engage in aggressive behaviors across a variety of situations.

Aggressiveness

The quality of being likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.