The Critical Reading Section in This Chapter Discusses the Researchers

question 38

Multiple Choice

The critical reading section in this chapter discusses the researchers Isabelle Blanchette (2014) and Roy Baumeister and his colleagues (2007) , who conducted literature reviews on whether emotion makes people irrational. The researchers' reviews present _____ as evidence that provides _____.

• A) summaries of case studies of people who were negatively impacted by emotion; fairly weak support
• B) statements of authority; weak support because of biased studies that supported only one side
• C) statements of authority; weak support based on many low-quality studies
• D) statements of scientific authority; strong support based on many high-quality research studies.

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Definitions:

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases passed from one individual to another through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Heterosexual Matrix

A conceptual framework that refers to the interlocking systems of cultural and social beliefs that reinforce the assumption that gender is binary and aligns with one's biological sex, leading to the privileging of heterosexual relationships.

Butler

Refers to an individual responsible for managing the domestic staff of a large household or estate.

School-Based

Pertaining to or situated within an educational institution, affecting or involving students, teachers, and the education process.