Esteban Is Studying the Various Ways of Searching for Information

question 78

Multiple Choice

Esteban is studying the various ways of searching for information on the Internet. He has asked you to come over and help quiz him, and you've agreed.
-Now you and Esteban go to the Wikipedia Web site to learn more about the story behind Paint and Parachutes. The page gives a good deal of information, and seems to make sense. You ask Esteban how he feels about what he's read. He says, ____.

• A) Wikipedia is a good start, but it would probably be best to get confirmation elsewhere before believing it completely
• B) Wikipedia is part of the deep Web and should never be trusted for anything
• C) Wikipedia's encyclopedia entries are constantly monitored by a paid panel of experts, and its information is guaranteed accurate
• D) it was very lucky that Wikipedia had information on Paint and Parachutes since it's more of a science-based Web library

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Definitions:

Traits

Enduring characteristics or qualities that define an individual's behavior and personality.

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, an American psychologist known for his trait theory of personality, emphasizing the uniqueness of the individual.

Cattell

Refers to Raymond Cattell, a psychologist known for his work in personality theory, including the development of the 16 Personality Factor (16PF) questionnaire.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability, anxiety, moodiness, worry, and feelings of guilt or sadness.