Which of the Following Is an Example of Using Critical

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using critical thinking and scientific reasoning?

• A) believing that sugar causes ADHD because you feel hyper after eating a candy bar
• B) concluding that listening to Mozart improves cognition in children after reading an article about this topic in a popular magazine
• C) using a personal example to show how a psychological principle must be wrong
• D) conducting research to investigate the effectiveness of left brain/right brain games in improving memory

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Definitions:

Jargon

Specialized language used by a particular profession, group, or culture, often difficult for outsiders to understand.

Social Acceptance

The condition in which an individual's behaviors, values, and appearance are welcomed or approved by a social group or society at large.

Symbolic Meaning

The implied or attributed significance of an object, action, or concept beyond its literal significance.

Filtering

The process of reducing information that passes up or down the organizational hierarchy to manage the flow and prevent information overload.