Several Years Ago, Two Scientists Announced That They Had Evidence

question 192

Multiple Choice

Several years ago, two scientists announced that they had evidence of "cold fusion" in the laboratory, but further studies failed to replicate their findings, and it was later found that the original scientists had used sloppy methods. This highlights which of the following critical thinking principles?

• A) Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
• B) All evidence is not equal in quality.
• C) Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
• D) Critical thinking requires an open mind.

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Definitions:

Predators

Organisms that hunt and consume other organisms (prey) for sustenance, playing crucial roles in maintaining ecological balance by controlling prey populations.

Prey

Organisms that are hunted and eaten by other organisms (predators) as a means of surviving in the natural world.

Cats

Domesticated small carnivorous mammals known for their agility, keen senses, and various vocalizations.

Manifest Content

In psychoanalytic theory, the apparent and remembered content of a dream, as contrasted with its hidden or latent content.