Which of the Following Situations Might Present a Logical Reason

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations might present a logical reason for accepting a scientific claim made by a person who did not have appropriate credentials for making that claim?

• A) The claim could be supported by other nonbiased and credentialed scientists who have conducted similar research and arrived at the same conclusion and been reviewed by their peers.
• B) The claim could be supported by many other noncredentialed people who share the same ideas.
• C) The claim could be supported because the person really, truly believes what he or she is saying is accurate from his or her own personal experiences.
• D) The claim could be supported because certain celebrities have endorsed the idea presented by this particular researcher.

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Definitions:

Muscular Tension

The physical condition in which muscles of the body remain semi-contracted for an extended period, often leading to muscle fatigue, pain, and discomfort.

Circadian Rhythms

Biological processes that display an endogenous, entrainable oscillation of about 24 hours, influencing sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, and other bodily functions.

Regular Body Cycles

Biological rhythms or cycles, such as circadian rhythms, that regulate physiological processes within the body.

Stage 4 Sleep

A deep phase of sleep in the sleep cycle, associated with delta brain waves and considered critical for physical restoration.