_____ Sharpens Critical Thinking Skills That Affect Our Everyday Lives

question 48

Multiple Choice

_____ sharpens critical thinking skills that affect our everyday lives.

• A) Tradition
• B) Authority
• C) Conventional wisdom
• D) Sociological research
• E) Belief

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Definitions:

Denial

A psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts.

Clichés

Phrases, expressions, or ideas that have been overused to the point of losing their original meaning or effect, often considered trite or predictable.

Immature Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously to protect oneself from anxiety and the perception of social or personal inadequacies.

Critical Thinking

The skill of logically breaking down ideas, identifying fallacies, and understanding arguments.