People Who Take the Time to Sift Information, Evaluate It

question 28

Multiple Choice

People who take the time to sift information, evaluate it, and form an opinion that is expressed to others are known as

• A) scientists.
• B) evaluators.
• C) opinion leaders.
• D) celebrities.
• E) citizen journalists.

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Definitions:

Consensus

A general agreement among a group of people or the process of reaching such an agreement.

Demonstrable Task

A task or activity that can be clearly shown, proved, or validated, often used in contexts requiring evidence of completion or competence.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Preferred Hypothesis

A theory or statement that is given precedence due to existing beliefs, biases, or the current frame of reference.