Carla Was Driving to Work When She Heard a Report

question 59

Multiple Choice

Carla was driving to work when she heard a report from a medical center on the radio saying, "Upon conception, the sex of the baby is determined by the person who is least stressed out." Knowing Carla is a critical thinker, which of the following thoughts did she most likely have?

• A)"Because the report is from a medical center, it must be true."
• B)"Before I believe that report, I need to check other sources."
• C)"Wow, it must be true or they wouldn't put it on the radio."
• D)"Wait until I tell my partner that he must have determined the sex of our two sons."

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