A Précis Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

A précis is

• A) an explanation of complex terminology.
• B) a clear summary of important ideas.
• C) an overview of an essay.
• D) a quotation at the beginning of a text.

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Definitions:

Belief Perseverance

The tendency of individuals to hold onto their beliefs even when faced with evidence that contradicts or disproves them.

Professional Figure Skater

An individual who performs and competes in ice skating at an advanced or expert level, often as a career.

Base Rates

Base rates refer to the prevalence or general incidence of a characteristic or condition within a specified population or sample.

Autumn

A season of the year occurring as the transition from summer to winter, characterized by cooler temperatures and the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees.