When Scientists Take an Inquisitive, Challenging Approach to Assumptions and Ideas

question 37

Multiple Choice

When scientists take an inquisitive, challenging approach to assumptions and ideas, they are employing:

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) critical thinking.
• C) common sense.
• D) belief perseverance.

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Definitions:

Grant-in-Aid

Financial assistance given by one level of government to another, often from the federal government to state or local governments, for a specific purpose.

Preemption

A doctrine in law where higher authority laws take precedence over laws created by lower levels of government.

Cooperative Federalism

A concept where national, state, and local governments interact cooperatively and collectively to solve common problems, rather than making policies separately.

Home Rule

The power granted to local governments to govern themselves with minimal interference from higher levels of government.