Which of the Following Is Not a Recommended Way of Avoiding

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a recommended way of avoiding motivated reasoning?

• A) Be reasonably skeptical of all sources, especially those that support your beliefs.
• B) Give opposing views a chance- do not dismiss them out of hand.
• C) Seek out alternative views and do not surround yourself only with people who agree with you.
• D) List all of the evidence in favor of your beliefs.

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Definitions:

Organisms

Any contiguous living system, such as an animal, plant, fungus, archaeon, or bacterium.

C4 Plants

A group of plants that utilize a specialized mechanism for photosynthesis, enhancing their ability to capture carbon dioxide and thrive in hot, dry environments.

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, an adaptive photosynthesis strategy to minimize water loss in arid conditions by opening stomata at night.

Glucose Formation

The process of synthesizing glucose, often through photosynthesis in plants or gluconeogenesis in animals.