As Part of Critical Thinking, the Deliberate Attempt to Uncover

question 415

Multiple Choice

As part of critical thinking, the deliberate attempt to uncover how a commonsense belief or scientific theory might be false is called

• A)falsification.
• B)introspection.
• C)confirmation bias.
• D)uncritical acceptance.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Estrus

In mammals, the period in the cycle when the female is sexually receptive (in heat).

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, sleep, and circadian cycles.

Self-Esteem Index

A measure used to assess an individual's overall valuation of their worth or value as a person.