Which of the Following Statements Would the Authors Probably Find

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would the authors probably find the most worrisome?

• A)Being open-minded about topics associated with pseudoscience is no big deal.
• B)The majority of Americans do not believe in the existence of ghosts or witches.
• C)Pseudoscience seems to be so much more interesting and engaging than science.
• D)Science cannot answer all of the questions I am interested in, such as "Why am I here?" or "What is my life's purpose?"

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

The phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that inconsistency between a person's beliefs and behaviors causes discomfort, leading to efforts to reduce the inconsistency.

Unpleasant State

A condition or situation that causes discomfort or dissatisfaction.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by observing and imitating others, also known as modeling, without needing direct instruction or reinforcement.