A Famous Newscaster Advertises a New Magnetic Mattress for Controlling

question 140

Multiple Choice

A famous newscaster advertises a new magnetic mattress for controlling pain.If Nathaniel decides to order the mattress because he believes that such a well-known personality should know whether or not it works,he has made an error in which of the following?

• A)Few "truths" do not need to be tested.
• B)All evidence is not equal in quality.
• C)Authority or expertise does not make the claims of the authority or expert true.
• D)Critical thinking requires an open mind.

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Definitions:

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a personality assessment tool that categorizes individuals into 16 distinct personality types based on preferences in how they perceive the world and make decisions.

Empirical Evidence

Observations or information derived from sensory experience or experiments rather than theory or belief.

Job Performance

The effectiveness and efficiency with which an individual fulfills their work-related tasks and responsibilities.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism, often in relation to its environment, which can be observable or measurable.