Why Is It Important to Adopt the Mindset of a Scientific

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to adopt the mindset of a scientific reasoner?

• A)To avoid falling into the pitfalls of personal biases
• B)To identify the most intuitive explanations
• C)To be able to sway people with a good story
• D)To know what evidence people like best

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Definitions:

Nondeclarative Memory

A type of long-term memory that stores skills, habits, and learned responses that can be expressed without conscious thought.

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory system that is capable of storing information for long periods, sometimes throughout life.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall specific events from one's past, including the context in which they occurred.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the understanding of language and ideas.