Which of the Following Is a Passive, Yet Independent, Critical

question 131

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a passive, yet independent, critical thinker?

• A) Conformist
• B) Passive follower
• C) Pragmatic survivor
• D) Effective follower
• E) Alienated follower

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