A Tendency to Assume That a Person or Source with a Strong

question 22

Multiple Choice

A tendency to assume that a person or source with a strong reputation or in a high-status position is automatically correct,instead of carefully evaluating the quality of information offered,is called

• A)selective observation.
• B)skepticism.
• C)the halo effect.
• D)premature closure.
• E)the scientific method.

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Definitions:

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