A Critical Analysis of a Preferred Alternative to Ascertain Its

question 57

Multiple Choice

A critical analysis of a preferred alternative to ascertain its strengths and weaknesses before it is implemented, with the purpose of identifying all the reasons that might make the preferred alternative unacceptable, is a ________.

• A) dialectical inquiry
• B) devil's advocacy
• C) groupthink
• D) delphi technique

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Definitions:

Biology and Culture

The interplay between the physiological and genetic aspects of organisms and the customs, beliefs, and practices shared by a group of people.

Critical Period

A specific time during development when an organism is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, leading to irreversible changes in structure or function.

Argument By Analogy

A form of reasoning where a comparison is made between two similar situations, suggesting that what applies to one should apply to the other.

Reasoning

The process of thinking about something in a logical and sensible way to form a conclusion or judgment.