"I've Always Thought That Memory Was Like a Video Camera

question 186

Multiple Choice

"I've always thought that memory was like a video camera, accurately recording each moment of my life. But maybe I think this because it is so reassuring." This example illustrates which of the following critical-thinking guidelines?

• A) Avoid emotional reasoning.
• B) Analyze assumptions and biases.
• C) Define your terms.
• D) Ask questions and be willing to wonder.

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Definitions:

Incentive

A form of motivation or stimulus that encourages a person to perform or act in a certain way, often used in economics, business, and psychology.

Blocking Variable

A variable that groups experimental units in a way that reduces the effects of variability on the outcome, enhancing the experiment’s accuracy.

Supermarket Chains

Large retail organizations consisting of multiple supermarket locations, offering a wide variety of food and household products.

Type of Item

Refers to the categorization or classification of an item based on its attributes, purpose, or other distinguishing characteristics.