The Chapter Discussion on Whether People Are Basically Selfish or Unselfish

question 11

Multiple Choice

The chapter discussion on whether people are basically selfish or unselfish is divided into different sections. The sections contain evidence on each side of the question. To draw a well-reasoned conclusion from the entire passage, the critical thinker must evaluate

• A) the quality and quantity of evidence supporting each side in each section and then generalize from this analysis.
• B) the arguments versus non-arguments in the overall discussion and then deduce the strongest conclusion.
• C) how good are the arguments and counterarguments made in the discussion.
• D) the perspectives that provide different information to decide which perspective leads to the most reasonable conclusion.

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Definitions:

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Stratum Basale

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