In Academic Writing, the Word Argument Refers to What

question 45

Multiple Choice

In academic writing, the word argument refers to what?

• A) Level of controversy
• B) Reason given to something that is true or correct
• C) A fight or dispute
• D) Evidence for or against a position

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Definitions:

Monozygotic

Pertaining to twins that are genetically identical, resulting from a single fertilized egg that splits into two.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Heritability Rate

A measure of how much of the variation in a trait among individuals can be attributed to genetic differences.

Attributional Style

The way in which one is disposed toward interpreting outcomes (successes or failures), as in tending to place blame or responsibility on oneself or on external factors.