As a Critical Thinker, What Habit Is Most Likely to Keep

question 199

Multiple Choice

As a critical thinker, what habit is most likely to keep you from basing your conclusions on poor research?

• A) examine assumptions and biases
• B) examine the nature and source of the evidence
• C) tolerate ambiguity
• D) avoid overly emotional thinking

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Definitions:

Stop-Buy Order

An order placed with a broker to buy a security once it reaches a certain price, used to limit loss or protect profit.

Short-Sell

A trading strategy where an investor borrows a security and sells it on the open market, planning to buy it back later for less money.

Loss

The financial result of an activity when costs and expenses exceed the revenues or returns generated.

Bid and Ask Prices

The prices at which buyers are willing to buy (bid) and sellers are willing to sell (ask) a security or asset in the market.