Children and Adults Seem to Have Particular Problems with Scientific

question 102

Multiple Choice

Children and adults seem to have particular problems with scientific reasoning when the evidence they collect

• A)produces good outcomes.
• B)matches their pre-existing beliefs.
• C)produces negative outcomes.
• D)does not match their perception of what others believe.

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